Jesus parable # 30 – The Lost Coin

This week our parable number 30 is about the Lost Coin, which was told right after last weeks parable about the Lost Sheep.  This is a second of three parables about being lost and how a loving Father waits for the sinner to come home and be saved.  Jesus is about to give another perspective, …

Jesus parable # 29 – Lost Sheep

This week is parable number 29 found in Luke 15:3 – 7, but again reading and discussing the two verses before is helpful.  If you recall parable 26 and 27, Jesus had just described heaven as a banquet for the poor, crippled, blind and lame.  He had just told the rich banquet hosts to invite …

Jesus parable # 28 – The Cost of Discipleship

The week is parable number 28, The cost of discipleship which is found in Luke 14:28 – 33.  However, before going into the verses of this parable, I want to discuss the 3 verses before, 25 – 27.  These verses taken out of context can lead to misunderstanding for what Jesus is saying.   25 Large …