Lucas 15

David Guzik · Citado em PreceptAustin

Lucas 15

Guzik - Many rabbis of that time believed that God received the sinner who came to Him the right way. But in the parable of the shepherd and the sheep, Jesus taught that God actively seeks out the lost. He does not grudgingly receive the lost; instead, He searches after them. God finds the sinner more than the sinner does find God. (Luke 15) Does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost (apollumi) - The sheep don't seek the shepherd, but the shepherd seeks the sheep, a perfect picture of God seeking men, even those (all of us) who do not seek Him! God takes the initiative in salvation. Paul makes it clear that absolutely no lost man seeks for God (Ro 3:11b+). In Luke 19:10+ Jesus clearly stated His mission was to seek declaring that "the Son of Man has come to seek and to save (see Ezek 34;16) that which was lost (same word apollumi as in Lk 15:4)," where lost speaks of those who were spiritually dead and destined for eternal separation in Hell unless they are saved (cf 2 Th 1:9). Steven

Lucas 15

Guzik - The emphasis in this parable is not on the proportion, but on the joy of finding the lost. This was the error of the Pharisees and scribes who complained. They were not joyful when tax collectors and sinners drew near to Jesus. (Luke 15)

Lucas 15

Guzik - If the shepherd was interested in one in a hundred, it makes sense that the woman would be interested in one in ten. She did not just count the coin as lost and care nothing about it. (Luke 15)

Lucas 15

Guzik - In a sense, the lost belong to God whether they know it or not. “The piece of silver was lost but still claimed. Observe that the woman called the money, ‘my piece which was lost.’ When she lost its possession she did not lose her right to it; it did not become somebody else’s when it slipped out of her hand and fell upon the floor.” (Spurgeon) (Luke 15) Friends (5384) (philos) means loved (loved one), dear, befriended, friendly, kind. Philos can mean kindly disposed or devoted (Acts 19:31). Philos describes one having special interest in someone else. One who is on intimate terms or in close association with someone else Philos - 27v - Matt. 11:19; Lk. 7:6; Lk. 7:34; Lk. 11:5; Lk. 11:6; Lk. 11:8; Lk. 12:4; Lk. 14:10; Lk. 14:12; Lk. 15:6; Lk. 15:9; Lk. 15:29; Lk. 16:9; Lk. 21:16; Lk. 23:12; Jn. 3:29; Jn. 11:11; Jn. 15:13; Jn. 15:14; Jn. 15:15; Jn. 19:12; Acts 10:24; Acts 19:31; Acts 27:3; Jas. 2:23; Jas. 4:4; 3 Jn. 1:15 Lost And Found Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost! —Luke 15:9 During the many years I’ve worked with drug-addicted youth, I’ve never given up on anyone—until Sam. He had peculiar problems and was extremely rebellious. Without realizing it, I began to pull away from him. Then God alerted me to my wrong attitude. I was staying overnight with friends when I lost a treasured ring. I hunted frantically for it. I even pulled the bed apart and remade it, but still no ring. Finally I thought, This hunt is consuming too much of my attention. I’m going to turn to God and His Word. As I knelt by the bed, I opened my Bible to Luke 15 and began reading about the woman who hunted diligently for her lost coin. When I thought about the parable, it seemed as if God was saying, “You’ve given a lot of effort looking for your lost ring. Are you willing to work that hard seeking after Sam?” With closed eyes, I earnestly answered, “Yes, Lord, I am!” When I opened my eyes, I discovered my ring on the bed not far from my Bible. How I rejoiced! But months later, the angels and I rejoiced far more over Sam, who at last turned his life over to Christ! Is your life a channel of blessing? Are you burdened for those who are lost? Have you urged upon those who are straying The Savior who died on the cross? —Smyth Because we have been found, we have a mission to seek the lost. Lost And Found Rejoice with me, for I have found the [coin] which I lost! —Luke 15:9 Recently, I couldn’t find my credit card. I began frantically looking for it because losing a credit card is no small thing. Automatic payments and daily purchases would all be disrupted until it could be replaced. Not to mention the possibility of someone finding it and charging items to our account. What a relief it was when my wife found it on the floor under the computer table. In Luke 15:8-10, Christ told the story of something that was lost—a valuable coin, which was equivalent to a day’s wages. The woman who lost the coin was so concerned about locating it that she lit a lamp, swept the house, and carefully searched until she found it. Then she told her friends “Rejoice with me, for I have found the [coin] which I lost!” (v.9). Then Jesus gave the point of the story: “Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (v.10). The Lord has come to seek and save A world that is lost in sin; And everyone who comes to Him Will be restored and changed within. —Sper To be found, you must first admit that you’re lost. Luke 15:10 "In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." KJV Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. there is joy in the presence of the angels of God Lk 2:1-14; Ezek 18:23,32; 33:11; Mt 18:10,11; 28:5-7; Acts 5:19; 10:3-5; Hebrews 1:14; Rev 5:11-14 over one sinner who repents Lk 7:47; 13:5; 2 Chr 33:13-19; Mt 18:14; Acts 11:18; 2 Co 7:10; Phile 1:15 Luke 15 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Luke 15 Jesus: The Seeking Savior, Part 1 - John MacArthur Luke 15 The Seeking Savior - Pt 1 - John MacArthur Luke 15:8-10 Recovering the Lost Coin - John MacArthur In the same way - See note on Lk 15:7. In the previous story the joy was in heaven and here in the presence of the angels. Leon

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Guzik - In the same way, God is happy when sinners repent, in contrast to the religious leaders who complained when the tax collectors and sinners drew near to Jesus to hear Him. We don’t often think of God as rejoicing, but this passage tells us that He does, and in what circumstances. As the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you (Isaiah 62:5). The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).. According to Barclay, many of the religious people of Jesus’ day believed differently and even had a saying: “There will be joy in heaven over one sinner who is obliterated before God.” Christians today must be careful that they do not give the same impression, especially in their often-appropriate zeal to speak out against culturally popular sins. (Luke 15) Henry