Characteristics of the Church – Seeking the Lost

Characteristics of the Church – Seeking the Lost

Three Parables in Luke 15

1. The parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7)
2. The parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10)
3. The parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32)

Three Lessons

1. Why should we seek the lost?

• Because they are lost – and because they are still in their sin.

2. How should we seek the lost?

• We need to search for the lost – out there and in here.
• We also need to attract the lost.

3. What is the reward of seeking the lost?

• Rejoicing