Nov 24
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- What do the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son share in common? What was the occasion that prompted Jesus to tell these parables? Who did he tell them to? What effect were they to have on the two different audiences?
- In the parable of the lost sheep, who does the shepherd represent? Who do the 99 sheep represent? Who does the one lost sheep who is found represent?
- What does the parable of the lost sheep have to do with the prophecy of Ezekiel 34?
- In the parable of the lost coin, who does the woman represent? Who do the 9 silver coins represent? Who does the one lost coin represent? What do the lighting of a lamp and the sweeping of the house represent?
- In both parables, there is rejoicing on earth and Christ explains that there is rejoicing in heaven when a sinner repents. What effect was this to have on the two groups: the scribes and Pharisees on the one hand, and the crowds who followed Jesus on the other?
- How do these two parables apply to you today?
