Thematic Bible
Luke 15:1 (show verse)
Now all the tax collectors and sinners kept coming to listen to Jesus.
Luke 15:2 (show verse)
But the Pharisees and the scribes kept 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
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
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)
"Suppose one of you has 100 sheep and loses one of them. He leaves the 99 in the wilderness and looks for the one that is lost until he finds it, doesn't he?
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
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 finds it, he puts it on his shoulders and rejoices.
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
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)
Then he goes home, calls his friends and neighbors together, and says to them, "Rejoice with me, because I've 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
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)
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don't need to repent."
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
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 suppose a woman has ten coins and loses one of them. She lights a lamp, sweeps the house, and searches carefully until she finds it, doesn't she?
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
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 friends and neighbors together and says, "Rejoice with me, because I have found the coin that I lost!'
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
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 15:10 (show verse)
In the same way, I tell you that 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
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)
Then Jesus said, "A man had two sons.
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
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
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
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:12 (show verse)
The younger one told his father, "Father, give me my share of the estate.' So the father divided his property between 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
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)
A few days later, the younger son gathered everything he owned and traveled to a distant country. There he wasted it all on wild 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
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 took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need.
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
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)
So he went out 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
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)
No one would give him anything, even though he would gladly have filled himself with the husks the pigs were eating.
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
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)
"Then he came to his senses and said, "How many of my father's hired men have more food than they can eat, and here I am starving to death!
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
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 will get up, go to my father, and say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and you.
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
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 don't deserve to be called your son anymore. Treat me like one of your hired men."'
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
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. While he was still far away, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him affectionately.
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
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)
Then his son told him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and you. I don't deserve to be called your son anymore.'
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
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 servants, "Hurry! Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and 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
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)
Bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let's eat and celebrate!
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
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 my son was dead and has come back to life. He was lost and has been found.' And 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
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 the father's older son was in the field. As he was coming back to 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
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 called to one of the servants and asked what was happening.
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
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)
The servant told him, "Your brother has come home, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he got him back safely.'
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
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 15:28 (show verse)
"Then the older son became angry and wouldn't go into the house. So his father came out and began to plead 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
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 answered his father, "Listen! All these years I've worked like a slave for you. I've never disobeyed a command of yours. Yet you've never given me so much as a young goat for a festival 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
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 this son of yours spent your money on prostitutes, and when he came back, you killed 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
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)
"His father told him, "My child, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.
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
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 15:32 (show verse)
But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come back to life. He was lost and has been 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
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