Has anyone of us ever wondered why Jesus told the three parables in Luke 15:3-7 (Lost Sheep), 15:8-10 (Lost Coin) and 15:11-32 (Lost [Prodigal] Son)? I mean why use three parables that, more or less, convey the same message? Yet one thing is clear from the bible itself: the word of God never repeats anything without reason. An example of this is with Pharaoh’s dream in the OT. When Joseph interprets the dream for Pharaoh, he also explains why God had given Pharaoh the same dream twice. In Genesis 41:32, Joseph says: And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass (KJV).
There are plenty of lessons to be learnt from the three parables and I have started this topic to share some of the lessons I’ve come across in sermons I’ve listened to and discussions I’ve had on these parables. Should you have something to share concerning these parables, please do not hesitate to do so.
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