Luke 14:25- Luke 15:10 - Principles of Talmidut & Parables of ”Lost and Found”

 

Everyone knows the story of the lost sheep. But is there more to the story? How does Yeshua connect to the shepherd and why was this story significant? 

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Introduction

a. Luke 14:25-35
b. Images and aspects of a real talmid (disciple):

1. A MISHPOCHAH: LOVE YESHUA SUPREMELY

2. A TZLAV: LIVE LIKE A DEAD PERSON

3. A MIGDAL: CONSIDER THE VALUE OF A GOOD FINISH

4. A MILCHAMAH: SURRENDER TO THE STRONGER KING

5. MELACH: STAY PURE TO PRESERVE GOODNESS

Luke 15:1,2

Luke 15:3-10

Parable #1: THE LOST LAMB: ADONAI LOVES US AS AN INDIVIDUAL

a. The saddest experience of life is to be lost.
b. Yeshua searches for us in order to save us.

Parable #2: THE LOST COIN: ADONAI HAS GONE TO EXTREME MEASURES TO RESCUE US

a. Yeshua lives to give us light.
b. Yeshua died to sweep out our dirt.

Central Theme of Parables #1 & 2: THE JOY OF SALVATION: HEAVEN REJOICES OVER EVERY CHANGED LIFE

a. The happiest experience of life is to be rescued by ADONAI
b. We should celebrate what heaven celebrates!

Conclusion