Podcasts about Luke 15

03 Leviticus 17-18; 19 Psalms119 89-176; 42 Luke 15-16

Leviticus 19-20; Luke 15-16

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In this episode, Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb explore one of Scripture's most fascinating puzzles: the parable of the lost sheep appears in both Luke 15 and Matthew 18, yet teaches dramatically different lessons depending on its context. In Luke, it defends Christ's mission to seek the lost and exposes Pharisaic self-righteousness. In Matthew, it becomes a pastoral manual for church discipline, humility, and restoration. This conversation challenges the common assumption that parables have only one meaning and demonstrates how the same story can illuminate multiple theological truths. The hosts unpack the scandalous grace woven throughout both accounts while wrestling with practical implications for church life, confrontation, and the celebration of repentance within the covenant community. Key Takeaways Context transforms meaning: The parable of the lost sheep appears in both Luke 15 and Matthew 18 with similar wording but vastly different applications—proving that parables can have multiple valid meanings depending on their literary and theological context. Matthew 18's audience is internal: Unlike Luke 15, which addresses outsiders and critics, Matthew 18 speaks to disciples about life within the kingdom community—focusing on humility, care for "little ones," and the church's responsibility toward vulnerable or straying members. The parable sets up church discipline: In Matthew 18, the lost sheep parable (vv. 12-14) directly precedes and theologically grounds the church discipline passage (vv. 15-20), teaching that confrontation should be motivated by pastoral rescue, not punitive justice. "Little ones" matter to the Father: The phrase "little ones" refers to children, new believers, and those vulnerable within the church—Christ warns sternly against despising them and insists it is not the Father's will that any should perish (v. 14). Restoration is the goal, not excommunication: Verse 15's language of "gaining your brother" frames confrontation as recovery. Even final excommunication (v. 17) should be carried out with ongoing hope for repentance and return, not with triumphalism or relief. Christ's presence empowers difficult work: The promise that "where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them" (v. 20) is not a general prayer meeting verse—it's a specific assurance of Christ's authorizing presence during the judicial and painful work of church discipline. Divine intention shapes church posture: The statement "it is not the will of my Father...that one of these little ones should perish" (v. 14) must color every step of the discipline process, ensuring the church never loses sight of God's restorative heart. Explanatory Paragraphs Context Transforms Meaning One of the most significant insights from this episode is the recognition that the parable of the lost sheep serves distinct theological purposes in Luke 15 and Matthew 18. In Luke, Jesus tells the parable to Pharisees and scribes who criticize Him for welcoming sinners—the lost sheep represents those outside the covenant community whom Christ seeks. In Matthew, however, Jesus addresses His disciples within the context of kingdom life, and the lost sheep represents a believer who has wandered from the fold. This contextual shift demonstrates that parables are not rigid allegories with single meanings but flexible teaching tools that illuminate different facets of divine truth. The hosts argue that this reality should free interpreters from overly narrow readings and encourage careful attention to literary setting, audience, and surrounding discourse when seeking to understand Jesus' teaching. The Parable Sets Up Church Discipline In Matthew 18, the parable of the lost sheep (vv. 12-14) is not an isolated story but a theological foundation for the church discipline instructions that immediately follow (vv. 15-20). By emphasizing the shepherd's joy in recovering the one lost sheep and stating that it is not God's will for any "little one" to perish, Jesus prepares His disciples to approach confrontation with a restorative rather than punitive mindset. The language of "gaining your brother" (v. 15) echoes the recovery theme of the parable—confrontation is rescue, not victory. This connection is often missed because English Bible headings create visual breaks between verses 14 and 15, obscuring their flow. When read together without interruption, the passage reveals that every step of church discipline—from private conversation to final excommunication—must be undertaken with the Father's heart, which longs for the wanderer's return rather than their expulsion. Christ's Presence Empowers Difficult Work The promise in Matthew 18:20—"where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them"—is frequently misapplied as a general encouragement for small prayer groups or house churches. While Christ's omnipresence certainly validates such gatherings, the primary context of this verse is judicial and ecclesiastical. The "two or three" echoes the Old Testament requirement for multiple witnesses in matters requiring serious judgment (Deuteronomy 19:15), and the phrase appears at the climax of Jesus' teaching on church discipline. Christ is promising His authorizing presence specifically during the church's most difficult and painful work: confronting sin, evaluating repentance, and when necessary, declaring someone outside the visible church. This is both sobering and comforting—sobering because it reminds us that church discipline carries divine weight, and comforting because Christ does not leave His church alone in this weighty task but stands in the midst of the assembly, confirming its righteous judgments and sustaining its members through heartbreak. Memorable Quotes "This almost proves the idea that parables have one meaning just isn't really real...a single parable with the same words can have multiple, at the very least, can have multiple gradations of meaning." — Tony Arsenal "The scandal here is that it's not God's will that any one of these little ones should be lost. And that sometimes, I think, in the midst of great conflict feels scandalous." — Jesse Schwamb "Gaining your brother frames confrontation as rescue...discipline begins maybe actually all the way through as pastoral care. It's not public shaming." — Jesse Schwamb Full Transcript [The complete, unedited transcript of the episode would be included here for reference and accessibility.]

Date: February 15, 2026Preacher: Rev. Shawn SlateSeries: Gospel Life

Luke 15 contains 3 Parables in one, describing the excessive love of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit for each one of us, seeking us when we are lost, and then rejoicing over us when we are found. Pastor Derek explores the profound themes of God's love and forgiveness in the Parables of Luke 15. Discover the deeper meaning behind the stories of the Prodigal Son and the Prodigal Father, and how they reveal God's extravagant love for all of us. Through the lens of these timeless Parables, he unveils the nature of God's grace, redemption, and the joy in Heaven when one sinner repents.

Luke 15 contains 3 Parables in one, describing the excessive love of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit for each one of us, seeking us when we are lost, and then rejoicing over us when we are found. Pastor Derek explores the profound themes of God's love and forgiveness in the Parables of Luke 15. Discover the deeper meaning behind the stories of the Prodigal Son and the Prodigal Father, and how they reveal God's extravagant love for all of us. Through the lens of these timeless Parables, he unveils the nature of God's grace, redemption, and the joy in Heaven when one sinner repents.

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Pastor Ricky Gravley- A sermon preached Sunday Morning, on February 22, 2026.

The prodigal son        In Luke 15, Jesus answers the grumbling of the Pharisees—“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them”—with three parables that reveal the Father's pursuing love: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Through these stories, we see that God recovers those who can't find their way back, those who don't even know they're lost, and even those who have chosen rebellion. The climax in the prodigal son shows mercy running faster than shame, restoring sonship before condemnation can speak. The sermon calls the church to resist self-righteous, transactional religion and instead become Spirit-shaped people who “love mercy,” rejoicing when the lost are found and welcoming others the way Jesus welcomed us. (Luke 15; Micah 6:8)    

On day two of our Revival, Pastor Chet Pete reminded us to not forget "the good stuff”—even in hardship, we must remember God's faithfulness, goodness, and the ways He has already provided, healed, and sustained us. Through the story of the prodigal son, he taught that as children of God we have identity, intimacy, and inheritance in the Father, and when we remember who we are and recall His goodness, it gives us strength, restores our perspective, and draws us back into His presence. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

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Pastor Corey Johnsrud continues our Upside Down Kingdom series with a message from Luke 15 on February 22nd, 2026 at Kent Covenant Church.

Sunday 22nd February 2026 Stu Crosson talks on Luke 15:11-32

Morning Service led by: Pastor Bryce De ZwarteScripture Reading: Luke 5:12-16Sermon: Luke (15): Jesus, Willing and Able1. THE LEPER'S SIGNIFICANT PLIGHT2. THE LEPER'S SUPPLICATING PLEA3. THE LEPER'S SYMPATHETIC PRIESTLink to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

Sunday Morning 2/15/26 - We are continuing our verse by verse study through the book of Luke with a message titled "The Father's House" - Luke 15:11-32 - Pastor James Eakins

Luke 15 2/15/26 by Chris Wallace

Rev. Derek Zeyl, Senior Pastor

In this message from Luke 15, we begin our Rhythms of Grace series by exploring Jesus' parable of the prodigal son — a story not just about rebellion, but about pride… and a Father who pursues both.One son ran away.One son stayed home.Both were lost.Both were invited in.As we enter the Lenten season, this sermon calls us to repentance — to come home to the heart of the Father and join the celebration of grace.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Devotion : Luke 15:11-32 / The Tale of Two Brothers by Community Lutheran Church

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Before moving into Chapter 1 of the book, we return to the introduction to examine a major theological claim: that Luke 15 presents three forms of slavery — a sinful flesh that wants to wander, a troubled conscience that fears it cannot return, and a "little Pharisee" living in our hearts — and that Jesus desires to set us free from each. But does Luke 15 actually teach this?

Before moving into Chapter 1 of the book, we return to the introduction to examine a major theological claim: that Luke 15 presents three forms of slavery — a sinful flesh that wants to wander, a troubled conscience that fears it cannot return, and a "little Pharisee" living in our hearts — and that Jesus desires to set us free from each. But does Luke 15 actually teach this?

Devotion : Luke 15:1-10 / When the Lost are Saved by Community Lutheran Church

Feeling unloved or unworthy doesn't change the truth of who God says you are.

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God has not run out of mercy—not for you, not today.February 11 takes us to Luke 15, where Jesus puts flesh and bones on the truth we've been talking about: God is the One who finds the lost. Three parables. One message. A Shepherd who pursues, a Woman who searches, and a Father who runs.This isn't about a careless sheep—it's about an intentional Shepherd who carries the weight of your wandering on His shoulders. This isn't about a coin “finding itself”—it's about relentless grace turning the house upside down to bring you home. And this isn't just a story—it “pulls blood from theology”: a Father embracing a son before he's clean, kissing him before he confesses, restoring him without shame, and throwing a celebration that echoes in heaven.But Luke 15 doesn't only confront the rebel who ran—it confronts the moral older brother who stayed… and is still lost.The chapter ends with a question that won't leave you alone: Which son are you?If you've wandered, He pursues. If you're helpless, He searches. If you're ashamed, He runs. If you're resentful, He comes outside for you too.Luke 15 isn't about you getting your act together. It's about realizing what kind of Father you're coming home to.

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Reach One (Luke 15:1-7) | Vision 2030 | Mike Kelsey 

TITLE: God: God the Father | Luke 15:11-32 | Jonathan Hunt DESCRIPTION: ABOUT THIS MESSAGE This week, Jonathan helps us discover a Father who isn't a distant authority, but a compassionate, merciful, and patient home for every lost, weary soul. ABOUT THE HEIGHTS CHURCH We are a church making disciples of Jesus for the renewal of Denver. Have a question or want more information about The Heights Church? Learn more by visiting: theheightsdenver.com FIND US ONLINE Website: theheightsdenver.com YouTube: @theheightschurchdenver Instagram: @theheightsden

Pastor Ricky Gravley- A sermon preached Sunday Morning, on February 8, 2026.

February 8, 2026 / Series: Parables of Grace, week 2 / Season: Epiphany 5

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Pastor Ricky Gravley- A sermon preached Sunday Morning, on February 1, 2026.

To Be Like Him | He Longs for Our Salvation | Luke 15:1-32This year, we're studying the gospels as one harmonious story in order to see the glory of God as revealed through them with the clearest picture of God in the person of Jesus painted for us and “To Be Like Him.”In today's sermon, pastor Joanne DiLeo discusses the love of God for the lost world.

Today's reading is one of the shorter chapters in Luke's gospel, but it contains some Christ's most well-known parables. When the Pharisees and scribes complain about Jesus welcoming sinners, he tells the parable of the lost sheep, emphasizing the joy in heaven that follows repentance. Similarly, a woman who loses one valuable coin among ten will look for the coin diligently until she finds it. Finally, Jesus tells the parable of the lost son who returns home after squandering his inheritance, to the joy of his father and to the chagrin of his brother who remained faithful. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Dig-A-Bit is a weekly mini Bible study with Cindy Colley. It supplements the Digging Deep Bible study for women. In this episode, Cindy discusses Jonah, the Prodigal and Forgiveness. For more information about the Digging Deep Bible Study for Women, visit TheColleyHouse.org. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Jonah Luke 15 LINKS: PDF Transcript for this Podcast Digging Deep in God’s Word Bible Study for Women Bless Your Heart Blog West Huntsville church of Christ at Providence RESOURCES: The Colley House Music: “Podcast” by JD Sound at audiojungle.net

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Word of the Day with Rene' Holaday for Monday, 1-19-26: Luke 15:1-32