The Joy of God’s Mission

Luke 15:1-10

Recap on Chapter 14

1. The clash of 2 different religious belief systems (14:1-24)
2. The challenge to live ‘salty’ lives of impactful discipleship (14:25-35)

Chapter 15

1. An unhappiness with grace extended to sinners (15:1-2)
2. A window into God’s gracious heart and purposes (15:3-10)
1. God searches and pursues
2. God finds and brings home
3. God rejoices at saving the lost

Application

How in tune is my heart with God’s heart of grace?

Living ‘salty’ lives of impact will involve challenging our prejudices

Living in tune with God’s heart will bring deep joy.

Discussion questions

• What other barriers or prejudices stand in the way of us having a gracious missional heart like God?
• How can these parables encourage us to reach out to the lost?

Next week – Luke 15:11-32 (Tim Keller)