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Luke 15:5
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep
4“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,6comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’
Sermons
A.W. Tozer
Neil Fraser
R. Stanley
H.J. Vine
J. Wilbur ChapmanSummary
Commentary
- John Gill
John Gill Bible Commentary
And when he hath found it,.... In a sad plight and condition: so Christ finds his sheep in a most desolate one, in a pit, in the mire and clay of nature; in the paw of the roaring lion, Satan; helpless, hopeless, wretched, miserable, and naked; and not only starving, famishing, and dying, but even dead in trespasses and sins: and finding them with respect to redemption, designs his procuring eternal salvation for them; and with regard to calling, his laying hold upon them by his Spirit and grace, and bringing them to a sense of themselves, and to the knowledge of himself. There are several things which Christ does to his sheep when he has found them, which are not here expressed, but understood: finding them dead in sin he speaks life into them; he calls them by name, and asserts his property in them; he takes them out of the pit of nature; he rescues them out of the hands of Satan; he washes them from their filthiness, and heals all their diseases; he feeds and refreshes them; he covers them with his robe of righteousness; he beautifies and adorns them, and brings them home in the manner after described: he layeth it on his shoulders; he does not put them on their own legs to go alone; nor does he lead them, and much less drive them before him; but he takes them up in his arms, and lays them on his shoulders: which shows the passiveness of men in conversion, and their weakness and impotency to any thing that is spiritually good of themselves; they cannot think a good thought, nor do a good action, and still less begin and carry on the work of grace in their hearts; as also the strength of Christ in bearing and carrying them, as he does, through all afflictions, temptations, and difficulties, safe to glory; and likewise his great love and affection for them; he loved them before the world began, and he showed it in dying for them, and manifests it to them, when he calls them by grace; and this also expresses the safety of his sheep; for being on him, they are in no danger from the law and justice of God; nor from Satan, or any other enemy; nor of a final and total falling away: and moreover this signifies the spiritual ease and rest which such have in Christ: the manner in which Christ the shepherd carries them, having found them, and laid them on his shoulders, is rejoicing: not upbraiding them with going astray; nor complaining of, or groaning under the burden; but rejoicing in a kind of triumph, and carrying them as a trophy of victory, and a spoil obtained.
Luke 15:5
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
4“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,6comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’
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His Infinitude - Part 2
By A.W. Tozer3.6K13:54Character Of GodGEN 1:1MAT 11:25LUK 15:5LUK 15:10JHN 1:14REV 21:5In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the belief that God created the beautiful wonders of nature, such as sunsets, with joy and intention. The preacher supports this belief by referencing the 150 songs in the Bible that celebrate God's creation. The preacher also mentions a quote that suggests God sang when He created things and that the motion and speed of atoms and heavenly bodies are like the music of the spheres. The sermon concludes by stating that redemption is not a burdensome task for God, but rather a joyful act.
Christ Is Greater 01 Greater Than Jacob
By Neil Fraser94244:28LUK 15:5LUK 15:10JHN 4:10JHN 10:28ROM 8:29REV 22:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the superiority of Jesus Christ over various figures from the Bible. He mentions that Jesus is greater than Jacob, Solomon, and Jonah. The preacher then transitions to discussing the New Testament and invites the audience to join the morning services where they are studying different books. The sermon then focuses on a passage from John's Gospel, specifically John 4:10, where Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. The preacher emphasizes the significance of the living water that Jesus offers and how it leads to eternal life.
Secrets of Soulwinning
By R. Stanley0PRO 11:30ISA 66:7MAT 4:19MRK 8:36LUK 10:1LUK 15:5JHN 3:3JHN 4:1ACT 1:82CO 5:18R. Stanley preaches on the significance of soulwinning, emphasizing its importance as the greatest job on earth, the wisest business, the happiest occupation, the loftiest mission to mankind, and the activity with the widest scope in Christianity. Despite its superlatives, only a few believers engage in soulwinning due to a lack of understanding of their calling and a lack of training in how to win souls. The sermon delves into ten essential ingredients for successful soulwinning, including purity, passion, power, pain, positiveness, pleasantness, procedure, patience, preparedness, and partnership, drawing insights from biblical teachings and examples.
When He Comes Home
By H.J. Vine0PSA 23:6LUK 15:5JHN 14:3JHN 17:23ROM 8:291CO 2:9PHP 3:20HEB 4:9REV 21:4H.J. Vine preaches about the profound love and longing for homecoming, drawing parallels between earthly reunions and the ultimate return of Jesus Christ from the battlefield of Calvary to bring believers to their eternal home. The sermon emphasizes the joy, celebration, and eternal security found in the Father's love as depicted in Luke 15, where the lost is found, the dead is alive, and there is continuous rejoicing. It highlights the certainty and glory of believers being brought to the heavenly dwelling by Christ, who rejoices in bringing His saved ones home, where they will share in His eternal love and glory.
Tenth Day: "Beside the Still waters."
By J. Wilbur Chapman0DEU 33:27PSA 23:2LUK 8:35LUK 15:5JHN 10:28JHN 21:20J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the daily experience of every child of God, starting with feeding on God's Word, engaging in active service, and ending with quiet contemplation of His mercy. The importance of stillness in our lives is emphasized, as we must have quiet hours to grow and be strengthened by the Spirit of God. Various positions of the child of God are highlighted, such as being in God's hand for safety, at His feet to be taught, and beside the still waters for refreshment.
- John Gill
John Gill Bible Commentary
And when he hath found it,.... In a sad plight and condition: so Christ finds his sheep in a most desolate one, in a pit, in the mire and clay of nature; in the paw of the roaring lion, Satan; helpless, hopeless, wretched, miserable, and naked; and not only starving, famishing, and dying, but even dead in trespasses and sins: and finding them with respect to redemption, designs his procuring eternal salvation for them; and with regard to calling, his laying hold upon them by his Spirit and grace, and bringing them to a sense of themselves, and to the knowledge of himself. There are several things which Christ does to his sheep when he has found them, which are not here expressed, but understood: finding them dead in sin he speaks life into them; he calls them by name, and asserts his property in them; he takes them out of the pit of nature; he rescues them out of the hands of Satan; he washes them from their filthiness, and heals all their diseases; he feeds and refreshes them; he covers them with his robe of righteousness; he beautifies and adorns them, and brings them home in the manner after described: he layeth it on his shoulders; he does not put them on their own legs to go alone; nor does he lead them, and much less drive them before him; but he takes them up in his arms, and lays them on his shoulders: which shows the passiveness of men in conversion, and their weakness and impotency to any thing that is spiritually good of themselves; they cannot think a good thought, nor do a good action, and still less begin and carry on the work of grace in their hearts; as also the strength of Christ in bearing and carrying them, as he does, through all afflictions, temptations, and difficulties, safe to glory; and likewise his great love and affection for them; he loved them before the world began, and he showed it in dying for them, and manifests it to them, when he calls them by grace; and this also expresses the safety of his sheep; for being on him, they are in no danger from the law and justice of God; nor from Satan, or any other enemy; nor of a final and total falling away: and moreover this signifies the spiritual ease and rest which such have in Christ: the manner in which Christ the shepherd carries them, having found them, and laid them on his shoulders, is rejoicing: not upbraiding them with going astray; nor complaining of, or groaning under the burden; but rejoicing in a kind of triumph, and carrying them as a trophy of victory, and a spoil obtained.