Luke 15

In Luke 15 says Jesus tells a parable. He then goes on to tell 3 stories. Are all 3 stories part of the same parable? And what is being taught?

Hello @Cameron143, I don't have time to discuss this right now, but there is a teaching series by Dr. R C Sproul on the Parables that I believe you will find interesting (one of the sessions is on Luke 15/The Prodical or Lost Son).

If you have Amazon Prime, you can watch it for free right now here: The Parables of Jesus

~Deut
p.s. - the entire series on the various parables is excellent, just FYI

Thanks for your response. . I enjoy the teaching of R C Sproul.

You could also watch/listen at Ligonier, but not for free (I believe a video download is $2.00 per teaching session): Parable of the Prodigal Son by R.C. Sproul from The Parables of Jesus (ligonier.org)

I hope to return a bit later this evening, just FYI.

~Deut
p.s. - or there is a little book that is free to download in either:

I truly appreciate your kindness in going to such great length to make these sources known to me.

look how the chapter starts remembering Jesus is the teacher

“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭15:1‬ ‭

And notice the contrary folks the scoffers who had thoer trust in the law and we’re self righteous

“And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, ( Israel's constant sin in the desert ) saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭15:2‬ ‭KJV‬‬

so you have two groups of people the ones who knew “ I’m a sinner I need to listen to the lord “ and the self righteous who thought “ this guy is hanging out with and associating with sinners let’s get him “

For the rest of this chapter the subject is to show us the truth of how God sees repentance from heaven to correct our view of it

He tells the parable of the lost sheep and a shepherd who comes to save it and then makes the point of the parable

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭15:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬

when a sinner repents it causes the angels to rejoice before God it shows us there repentance is something Jesus came to give to us and is a. Celebration not a labor ot unreachable goal he reiterates it with the parable of a lost coin showing when we’re lost we still have value to him he is on the world searching for us right now and then again we end here in the second parable wich is a repetitive teaching about repentance

“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭15:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

and some of my very favorite passages in all of scripture another parable regarding repentance the prodigal son this is me I was the prodigal once so it touches my spirit like few others in thy Bible it’s a long parable but I want to highlight the repentance part and how the prodigal comes to it

also notice how he has no clue as to Gods position on the matter

“And when he had spent all,( wasted his inheritance on sonful
Living ) there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

( he hits rock bottom ) And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. ( he’s at the lowest and is feeling the sorrow of repentance realizing what he’s done and where it left him )

And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. ( that’s what he thought )



And he arose, and came to his father.

( this brings tearse to me even as I write now it always has since one day long ago we see Gods view of him even though he did a lot wrong )

But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

( he still doesn’t get it )

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

( the father isn’t even hearing him he’s too busy celebrating and embracing him and kissing him because all along the father was just waiting for him to start his way home )

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭15:14-24‬ ‭KJV‬‬

it’s three parables all dealing with repentance but it’s teaching us how we’re supposed to understand repentance not how we do when we hear the word “ repent “ he’s showing us salvstion

man that lost son parable it shows that God is always waiting for us to decide to repent and come home towards him and before we even make it home while we’re far from perfect he is running full speed to us to wrap his arms around us , wipe away our tears , wash us with clean water from the more we wallowed in so long , he wants to put robes of righteousness upon his children d family crest on thier fonger so everyone I sees them knows “ this is my beloved son , he has come home to me “

Godnis such an amazing father and so full of love for us but notice he didn’t go force the servants to drag his son home against his Will , he waited until the son wanted and needed to come home and then he embraced him even in his flaws after all he had done wrong

Remember why Jesus came

“I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭5:32‬ ‭KJV‬‬

God bless brother Jesus is always showing us how God sees things how God sees repentance and how he sees us even when we’re lost he’s just waiting for us and he will run every time to embrace his children who turn toward home

All three teach the same lesson in answer to the pharisees' criticism toward sinners and communing with them saying, rephrasing v.2 in the light shed of the parables, "This man (God) welcomes the lost, and celebrates reuniting with them"

I appreciate you taking the time to reply. Thanks.

I appreciate your input greatly. Thanks.

NOt a problem I enjoy discussing the Bible and happen to love Luke 15 thanks for posting it to begin with

You are always welcome.

I appreciate greatly your link as well as your time to do so.

she’s quite a talented an inspirational sister in Christ and a good apple that will enrich the barrel one of those good fellowshippers

That's been my experience of her as well.

Well 🙂 “let every word be established by two or three witnesses “

ps of your studying Luke 15 take a look also if and when you have time at Luke 7:36-50

it’s more to show how God deals with repentant sinners v self righteous folk who judge and look down on them

Thanks. Will do.

You are very welcome!

Thank you so much for your very kind words

just an honest observation of your conduct and inspiration that you share on a regular basis you are a benefit to have known and partaken of your fellowship I mean that sister

you know I love the colors and beautiful artwork you share already , but most often it is the verses you choose to make the subject of those beautiful images you share that I really benefit from

God bless it’s just an honest observation in the lord