Tag Archives: Luke 15

joy in the sky

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240608 joy in the sky Luke 15:7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in the sky over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent. joy in … Continue reading →

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where the line is drawn

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2008 Luke 15:25-32 Luk 15:25 “Now his older son was in the field. As he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. Luk 15:26 So he called one of the slaves and asked what … Continue reading →

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inadequate repentance

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2007 Luke 15:17=24 Luk 15:17 But when he came to his senses he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have food enough to spare, but here I am dying from hunger! Luk 15:18 I will get … Continue reading →

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wasted wealth

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2006 Luke 15:11-16 Luk 15:11 Then Jesus said, “A man had two sons. Luk 15:12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he … Continue reading →

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lost beauty

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2006 Luke 15:8-10 Luk 15:8 “Or which woman, if she has ten silver coins and loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search thoroughly until she finds it? Luk 15:9 Then when … Continue reading →

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the shepherd’s priority

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2005 Luke 15:1-7 Luk 15:1 But all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to listen to him. Luk 15:2 And the Pharisees and the experts in the law were whining, “This man welcomes sinners and … Continue reading →

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the Holy Spirit draws the lost

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 15.   In a series of three parables, Jesus responds to those who object to his acceptance of the tax collectors and sinners.  In each parable, someone seeks something lost [a sheep (3-7), a coin (8-10), and a son (11-32)].  … Continue reading →

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rejoice with me!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 15.  Once again, Jesus is being called to task because of the people he chooses to hang around. One can hear the low growl in the voices of those Pharisees and scribes as they spit out “This man receives … Continue reading →

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