The parable of lost things Flashcards
The Son of Man came to the world to seek and save that which was lost. What were the three tangible objects mentioned in this?
Sheep: important to address.
Coin: even more important to address.
Son: the most important to address.
Parable of the last things is often referred to as what?
Gospel within the gospel.
Three things are lost. What is God‘s attitude towards these three things?
Three things are lost, but all are worth saving.
Sheep, coin, and son.
The people of the land were considered “sinners”, they were those who did not keep the orthodox laws. What was the attitude of the Pharisees when Jesus spend time with them?
It was offensive to the Pharisees that Jesus would spend time with them.
Sinners were labeled by the Pharisees. What?
People of the land
Pharisees forbid it themselves to these particular activities with the “people of the land”
Interest no money to him.
Take no testimony from him.
Trust him with no secret.
Do not appointed guardian of an orphan.
Do not make him a custodian of charitable funds.
Do not join him on a journey.
And do no business with him.
What is God’s heart toward sinners?
Jesus sees a God who has joy for a sinner who repents.
What is the Pharisees heart towards sinners?
Pharisees see a God who is Joy for a sinner who is obliterated
Define Lost sheep
represents a foolish wandering person who walks away.
Shepherds were experts at tracking. Describe
They can follow a stray sheep my trail from miles. They often risk their own lives to find their either a dead sheep or alive sheep
Many of the flags were communal, they belong to the whole villages. Describe
There would be two or three shepherds in charge of these flocks. If a sheep had been lost, the other shepherd would report it to the village, and the whole village would be watching for the lost sheep. The whole community would give a shout of joy and Thanksgiving if the sheep came back alive
Last coin represents what?
Represents one who is not conscious of being lost, not alive, not afraid of being lost
The parable of the lost coin is Worth about 16 pennies; one days wage. Why would someone care to have this coin?
Probably needed it to buy something. Could have represented the amount she needed to get married.
Most scholars believe that she was married because it was reference to the 10 coins.
The mark of a married woman was a headrest made of 10 silver coins. Linked together by a silver chain.
Equivalent of a wedding ring in modern times. It could have set her up for being stoned to death
Lost son represents what?
One who threw deliberate and willful disobedience was lost.
Describe The prodigal son
The rebellious, poor, broken prodigal son. Called the greatest short story in the world.
The first born was to receive 2/3 of the estate. The youngest only got 1/3 of the estate
The Jewish law forbid them to feed swine
The father was a loving father. Running towards him. In those days, the servant of the father would cast stones at the prodigal son for returning, but the father meet him before this happens to prevent judgment and death.
Still represents as a son and not a servant
