What has God prepared for those He has chosen? See Thomas Schreiner’s analysis of the parables narrated by Jesus in Luke chapter 15:
As you read Luke 15, it is easy to forget the context, especially when reading the parable of the prodigal son. The chapter begins with the Pharisees and scribes criticizing Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners (verses 1-2). With sinners means the gospel of grace. All those who become of their sins and who put their faith in God will appreciate the mesianic feast forever. Jesus tells his opponents three parables to defend their communion at the table with sinners: the parable of The Lost Sheep (verses 3-7), the parable of the lost drachma (verses 8-10), and what I call the parable of the two lost children (verses 11-32). As he approaches the Pharisees and scribes through parables, Jesus gives them indirect direction; He does not directly criticize them for their attitudes of self-satisfaction and disaphphasy, but subverts their own understanding through parables so that they understand God’s love and see themselves as the eldest son who believes in him. justice itself.
- The parable of the lost sheep tells the story of man’s universe (verses 3-7).
- If a shepherd loses one of his hundred sheep.
- He looks for her until he finds her.
- After finding the lost sheep.
- He “gathers friends” and neighbors.
- “inviting them to rejoice with him (verse 6).
- The earthly joy of finding a lost sheep reflects heavenly joy for a repentant sinner.
- Since the Pharisees and scribes were not happy.
- But murmured about communion at Jesus’ table with sinners.
- They do not reflect God’s attitude toward those who repent.
The following parable deals with the world of women (verses 8-10). If a woman loses one of her ten silver coins, she diligently searches for it until she finds it. When she finds the room, she gathers her friends and neighbors to Likewise, the angels in heaven are filled with joy when a sinner repents. This parable and the previous one reflect the character of God. He seeks out sinners, calls them and invites them to turn from their sins and live. We think of Ezekiel. 18:23: “Do I take pleasure in the death of the wicked? Said the Lord God; I do not want him to turn from his habits and lively? Similarly, Romans 10:21 says that God draws near to those who rebelled against from him, asking them to return. The Pharisees and scribes do not reflect the character of God, instead of wanting sinners to repent, they complain and complain about the conversion of sinners.
The last, longest and most famous parable of the chapter is the parable of the two lost sons (verses 11-32). The youngest son, the prodigal son, represents all sinners. You had no respect for your father, asking for his inheritance even before his father’s death?
Thomas R. Schreiner is a preaching pastor at Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, is also a New Testament teacher at southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has written novels (Baker, 1998) and Paul, Apostle of God’s Glory in Christ: A Pauline. Theology (InterVarsity, 2001), among many other titles.
By Thomas R. Schreiner. Extract from www. ligonier. org. © 2013 Ligonier Ministries. Original: Jesus? Mission to the Lost: Luke 15
This article is part of the December 2012 issue of Tabletalk magazine.
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