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Themes in Luke 15

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Themes in Luke 15

Luke 15:1 (show verse)

All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to Him.

Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
the Publicans » Many of » Attended the preaching of Christ
Repentance » The sinner that repents

Luke 15:2 (show verse)

And the Pharisees and scribes were complaining, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them!”

Bigotry » Instances of » Of keeping company with sinners
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Jews, the » Distinction of castes amongst, noticed
Murmuring » Against » Christ
Outcasts received » Despised sinners
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost

Luke 15:3 (show verse)

So He told them this parable:

Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost

Luke 15:4 (show verse)

“What man among you, who has 100 sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the 99 in the open field and go after the lost one until he finds it?

Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Searching them out when lost and straying
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost

Luke 15:5 (show verse)

When he has found it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,

Christ » Joy of » In finding the lost sheep
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Christ's joy » In finding the lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Searching them out when lost and straying
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost

Luke 15:6 (show verse)

and coming home, he calls his friends and neighbors together, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my lost sheep!’

Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Soul-winners' » From finding the lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost

Luke 15:7 (show verse)

I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don’t need repentance.

Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things
Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner
God » To believers » To the penitent
God's Promises » To the overcomers » To the penitent
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Soul-winners' » From finding the lost sheep
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when sinners repent
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The return of the penitent sinner
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Repentance
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Penitent » Promises to
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Praise » In heaven
Repentance » Comfort
Repentance » There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost

Luke 15:8 (show verse)

“Or what woman who has 10 silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?

Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost piece of money (one drachma)
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save

Luke 15:9 (show verse)

When she finds it, she calls her women friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found the silver coin I lost!’

Luke 15:10 (show verse)

I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Angels » In heaven
Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things
Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost piece of money (one drachma)
Joy » In heaven
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when sinners repent
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Repentance
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Praise » In heaven
Repentance » There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save

Luke 15:11 (show verse)

He also said: “A man had two sons.

Luke 15:12 (show verse)

The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate I have coming to me.’ So he distributed the assets to them.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Goods
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
Children » Could demand their portion during father's life
Home » Parental indulgence » Father of prodigal
Inheritance » Earthly » General references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Father of prodigal
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:13 (show verse)

Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
Excess » Excess, general references to
Home » Parental indulgence » Father of prodigal
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Prodigality
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Father of prodigal
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Prodigality » General references to
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Prodigality
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Young men » Examples of sinful » The prodigal son

Luke 15:14 (show verse)

After he had spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he had nothing.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Poverty, spiritual » Destitution of the truth
Poverty, spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
Unsatisfied » Prodigality

Luke 15:15 (show verse)

Then he went to work for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.

Animals » Lions » Swine
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Oppressions of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Son » Prodigal
Swine » Feeding of
Swine » Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a jew

Luke 15:16 (show verse)

He longed to eat his fill from the carob pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him any.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Oppressions of
Food » Of the worldly soul » Husks
Husk » Eaten by the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Son » Prodigal
Swine » Feeding of
Swine » Fed upon husks

Luke 15:17 (show verse)

When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have more than enough food, and here I am dying of hunger!

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Kindness to
Insanity » Of sin » The prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Servant » Hired » Parable of » The father of the prodigal son
Servants » Divided into » Hired
Servants » Hired » Often will fed and taken care of
Sin » Insanity of » The prodigal son
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity

Luke 15:18 (show verse)

I’ll get up, go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The prodigal son
Humility » Penitential » The prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:19 (show verse)

I’m no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired hands.’

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Kindness to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Servant » Hired » Parable of » The father of the prodigal son
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:20 (show verse)

So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Compassion and sympathy » Illustrated
Family » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
God » Remember » Returning to
Home » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Kiss » Of affection
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Love » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Love » Paternal » Father of the prodigal
Love » Fathers » Father of the prodigal
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Returning to God » General references to
Salutations » Of affection
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Social life » Wedding feasts » Of affection
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:21 (show verse)

The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I’m no longer worthy to be called your son.’

Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Prodigal son
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Confession of sin » Illustrated
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:22 (show verse)

“But the father told his slaves, ‘Quick! Bring out the best robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Adorning » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
Rings » Illustrative » (put on the hands,) of favor
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Shoes » Illustrative » Of the beauty conferred on saints
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:23 (show verse)

Then bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let’s celebrate with a feast,

Animals » Names of » Calves
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Calves » Names of
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Return of friends
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
the Joy of God over his people » Illustrated
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:24 (show verse)

because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Earthly » Innocent mirth
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
the Joy of God over his people » Illustrated
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
New » Man » Raised from spiritual death
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death

Luke 15:25 (show verse)

“Now his older son was in the field; as he came near the house, he heard music and dancing.

Entertainments » Music and dancing often introduced at
Feasts » Music at
Feasts » Dancing at
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Music » The jews used » In dances
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:26 (show verse)

So he summoned one of the servants and asked what these things meant.

Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:27 (show verse)

‘Your brother is here,’ he told him, ‘and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’

Luke 15:28 (show verse)

“Then he became angry and didn’t want to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.

Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jealousy » Examples of human » The elder brother
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Man » Jealousy of » The elder brother
Man's » Jealousy » The elder brother
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:29 (show verse)

But he replied to his father, ‘Look, I have been slaving many years for you, and I have never disobeyed your orders, yet you never gave me a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.

Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Murmuring » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal

Luke 15:30 (show verse)

But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you slaughtered the fattened calf for him.’

Harlots » Warnings against
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Murmuring » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Prodigality » General references to
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness

Luke 15:31 (show verse)

“‘Son,’ he said to him, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.

Luke 15:32 (show verse)

But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To God
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal