Luke 15 is often referred to as the parable of lost things. In each parable, Jesus conveys the heart of God to go seek and find the lost. God’s children, like their Father, are to celebrate the finding of the lost.

Discussion Questions

• Why was Jesus criticized at the beginning of Luke 15?
• Who were the people criticizing Jesus?
• Why is Jesus’ church very seldom criticized for being like Jesus in this way?
• What are the three stories of lost things?
• What is the condition like for someone who is lost?
• Why do the lost require someone to search for them?
• How can you search for lost in your life?
• Do you identify more with the lost son or the son who stayed home?
• How can you incorporate the joy of salvation into your life?