The parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin are in focus this week and if we can get past a superficial reading of them, we'll soon realise just how radical Jesus words were to the Pharisees who were caught up in self-righteousness.
Who on earth would leave behind 99 sheep in dangerous territory to seek out that one ratbag sheep who keeps wandering off? Who loves each lamb so much that He will risk all for the sake of even one?
The answer of course is that no earthly shepherd would do such a thing - but the Good Shepherd has and does just that for you and me! He seeks out and saves, He never gives up, and He has you and me in His sights! Not because we've got our act together or look respectable, but because of His great love.
Here are the readings:
Exodus 32:7-14 Moses pleads for the people and the Lord relents
1 Timothy 1:12-17 Gratitude for God's mercy
Luke 15:1-10 The lost sheep and the lost coin
See you in worship.
Pastor Matt
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