In these texts (Luke 15:1-7 and Luke 19:1-10), Luke answers the question, “Why did Jesus come?”  Luke 19:10 states, “The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.” 

If that is the case, then who is lost?  Who did Jesus come to seek and save?  In these texts we’ll hear Jesus address this tension with the tax collectors and sinners, as well as the Pharisees.  He’ll do this by sharing a parable and modeling it with Zacchaeus. 

Outline: 

Your attitude to YOUR sin not only affects
your approach to God, but also
your approach to OTHER sinners.

Luke 15:1-2

Jesus, again sees this tension (the different approaches to sin)and addresses it

• by telling this parable in 15:3-7
• and modeling it for us in 19:1-10.

Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3-7)

A Life Changed: Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) 

Your attitude to YOUR sin not only affects
your approach to God, but also
your approach to OTHER sinners.

Reflection Questions:

• How do you see your sin? Can you think of times where your attitude to your sin has affected your approach to God and then to those around you?
• What does repentance look like in your life?
• Have you ever felt the “disgust” of the Pharisees?
• How are you like Zacchaeus?