Apparently you need me to repeat that my intent is for us to conduct a systematic or thorough study of parables, so ideally we will cover every parable before we are through, at which time we will be able to summarize what we have learned.
At this point we are learning that the TOJ in the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that God is not willing for believers to wander and perish, but we see no indication that Jesus intended to hide this truth from some folks.
What do you think? I know you think He did, so we will consider whether there is a reason that does not contradict teachings that God is all-loving and not tricky after getting all of the parables on the table for our consideration (although this systematic hermeneutic taxes your patience :^)
At this point we are learning that the TOJ in the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that God is not willing for believers to wander and perish, but we see no indication that Jesus intended to hide this truth from some folks.
What do you think? I know you think He did, so we will consider whether there is a reason that does not contradict teachings that God is all-loving and not tricky after getting all of the parables on the table for our consideration (although this systematic hermeneutic taxes your patience :^)