WHO IS A SEEKER
LUKE 15
SEPTEMBER 2, 2007
THREE PARABLES

1. THE LOST SHEEP

2. THE LOST COIN

3. THE LOST

THINK ABOUT IT
The value of the lost object determines the time we give to searching for it, the energy we give to searching for it, and the price we are willing to pay to retrieve it. How much does God value those who are disconnected from Him? How much do you value those who are disconnected from Him? How much time are you willing to spend? How much energy are you willing to invest? What is the price you will pay?
CHANGING YOUR MIND:
“For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:
1. What is something of value that you lost? What were the emotions you felt when you realized you had lost it? How long did you look for it?
2. Read Luke 15:1-2. Jesus spent most of His time in the company of sinners and tax collectors--those who were relationally lost from their God. How often do you spend time with those who are disconnected from God? How could you spend more time around those who are lost?
3. Read Luke 15:3-7. In this parable the shepherd focused on what was lost and not on what was secure. How can you keep your focus on those who are disconnected from God instead of those already in relationship with Him?
4. Read Luke 15:8-10. In this parable the woman searched until she found what had been lost. How big a priority is it for you to connect people with God? To what lengths are you willing to go in order to help someone find a relationship with God?
5. Read Luke 15:11-32. In this parable the father held nothing back in the celebration of the return of his lost son. Why was the older brother angry with his father? How did the older brother reflect the heart of the Pharisees (v. 2)?
6. Read Luke 19:10. Should our focus be any different from Jesus' while He was on the earth? Should our church's focus be any different from Jesus' while He was on the earth? Why?
7. Who do you know that is disconnected from God? How will you engage with them this year for the purpose of introducing them to God?