Thematic Bible
Luke 15:1 (show verse)
Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;
Luke 15:2 (show verse)
at which the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, this man gives access to men of bad character, and eats with them.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of keeping company with sinners
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Jews, the » Distinction of castes amongst, noticed
Murmuring » Against » Christ
Outcasts received » Despised sinners
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Christ » Faith in, great » Faultfinding against
Jews, the » Distinction of castes amongst, noticed
Murmuring » Against » Christ
Outcasts received » Despised sinners
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Luke 15:3 (show verse)
but he propos'd to them this parable.
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Luke 15:4 (show verse)
who of you that has an hundred sheep, will not, upon losing one, leave the ninety nine in the desart, to go after that which is lost, till he finds it?
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Searching them out when lost and straying
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Searching them out when lost and straying
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Luke 15:5 (show verse)
and when he hath found it, joyfully lay it upon his shoulders?
Christ » Joy of » In finding the lost sheep
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Christ's joy » In finding the lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Searching them out when lost and straying
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Christ's joy » In finding the lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Searching them out when lost and straying
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Luke 15:6 (show verse)
and when he comes home, call his friends and neighbours together, and say to them, rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep, that was lost?
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Soul-winners' » From finding the lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Joy » Soul-winners' » From finding the lost sheep
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Luke 15:7 (show verse)
I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.
Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things
Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner
God » To believers » To the penitent
God's Promises » To the overcomers » To the penitent
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Soul-winners' » From finding the lost sheep
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when sinners repent
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The return of the penitent sinner
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Repentance
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Penitent » Promises to
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Praise » In heaven
Repentance » Comfort
Repentance » There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner
God » To believers » To the penitent
God's Promises » To the overcomers » To the penitent
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost sheep
Joy » Soul-winners' » From finding the lost sheep
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when sinners repent
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The return of the penitent sinner
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Repentance
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Lost sheep » Parable of
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost sheep
Penitent » Promises to
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Praise » In heaven
Repentance » Comfort
Repentance » There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Sheep » Figurative » Parable of the lost
Sheep » Illustrative » (when found,) of restored sinners
Shepherds » Illustrative » (searching out straying sheep,) of Christ seeking the lost
Luke 15:8 (show verse)
or if a woman, that has ten pieces of money, should lose one of them, will she not light a lamp, sweep the house, and carefully search, till she find it?
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost piece of money (one drachma)
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Luke 15:9 (show verse)
and when 'tis found, will she not call her friends aud neighbours together, and say, rejoice with me, for I have found the piece, I had lost?
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost piece of money (one drachma)
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Luke 15:10 (show verse)
even so, I assure you, the angels in heaven rejoice, when any one sinner becomes a penitent.
Angels » In heaven
Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things
Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost piece of money (one drachma)
Joy » In heaven
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when sinners repent
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Repentance
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Praise » In heaven
Repentance » There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things
Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The lost piece of money (one drachma)
Joy » In heaven
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when sinners repent
the Joy of God over his people » On account of their » Repentance
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lost piece of silver
Praise » In heaven
Repentance » There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to
Repentance » The sinner that repents
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Luke 15:11 (show verse)
Again he said: a certain man had two sons;
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:12 (show verse)
the younger of which said to his father, father, give me that portion of the estate which falls to my share. accordingly he divided his estate among them.
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Goods
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
Children » Could demand their portion during father's life
Home » Parental indulgence » Father of prodigal
Inheritance » Earthly » General references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Father of prodigal
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Business life » Miscellaneous topics relating to » Goods
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
Children » Could demand their portion during father's life
Home » Parental indulgence » Father of prodigal
Inheritance » Earthly » General references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Father of prodigal
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:13 (show verse)
a little while after the younger son turn'd all he had into money, and travell'd into a foreign country, where he squander'd away his fortune in luxurious living.
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
Excess » Excess, general references to
Home » Parental indulgence » Father of prodigal
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Prodigality
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Father of prodigal
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Prodigality » General references to
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Prodigality
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Young men » Examples of sinful » The prodigal son
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
Excess » Excess, general references to
Home » Parental indulgence » Father of prodigal
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Prodigality
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Father of prodigal
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Prodigality » General references to
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Prodigality
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Young men » Examples of sinful » The prodigal son
Luke 15:14 (show verse)
when he had spent all, there happen'd to be a severe famine in that country;
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Poverty, spiritual » Destitution of the truth
Poverty, spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
Unsatisfied » Prodigality
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Poverty, spiritual » Destitution of the truth
Poverty, spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The prodigal son
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The prodigal son
Unsatisfied » Prodigality
Luke 15:15 (show verse)
and he was reduced to want, which forc'd him to make his application to one of the inhabitants there, who sent him to his farm to look after his swine.
Animals » Lions » Swine
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Oppressions of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Son » Prodigal
Swine » Feeding of
Swine » Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a jew
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Oppressions of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Son » Prodigal
Swine » Feeding of
Swine » Herding of, considered as the greatest degradation to a jew
Luke 15:16 (show verse)
for he would have been contented to have liv'd upon the carruways, with which they usually fed the swine: but nobody would supply him.
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Oppressions of
Food » Of the worldly soul » Husks
Husk » Eaten by the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Son » Prodigal
Swine » Feeding of
Swine » Fed upon husks
Employee » Oppressions of
Food » Of the worldly soul » Husks
Husk » Eaten by the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Son » Prodigal
Swine » Feeding of
Swine » Fed upon husks
Luke 15:17 (show verse)
at length coming to himself, how many, said he, does my father keep in pay, who have bread in abundance, whilst I am dying here with hunger?
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Kindness to
Insanity » Of sin » The prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Servant » Hired » Parable of » The father of the prodigal son
Servants » Divided into » Hired
Servants » Hired » Often will fed and taken care of
Sin » Insanity of » The prodigal son
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
Employee » Kindness to
Insanity » Of sin » The prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Servant » Hired » Parable of » The father of the prodigal son
Servants » Divided into » Hired
Servants » Hired » Often will fed and taken care of
Sin » Insanity of » The prodigal son
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
Luke 15:18 (show verse)
I will depart, and go to my father, and say to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against thee;
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The prodigal son
Humility » Penitential » The prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Son » Prodigal
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The prodigal son
Humility » Penitential » The prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:19 (show verse)
I am no longer worthy to be called your son: treat me as one of your hir'd servants.
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Employee » Kindness to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Servant » Hired » Parable of » The father of the prodigal son
Son » Prodigal
Employee » Kindness to
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Illustrated » The prodigal son
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Servant » Hired » The rebellious son
Servant » Hired » Parable of » The father of the prodigal son
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:20 (show verse)
so he departed and went to his father. but while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him, and mov'd with compassion, ran and threw himself upon his neck, and kissed him.
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Compassion and sympathy » Illustrated
Family » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
God » Remember » Returning to
Home » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Kiss » Of affection
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Love » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Love » Paternal » Father of the prodigal
Love » Fathers » Father of the prodigal
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Returning to God » General references to
Salutations » Of affection
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Social life » Wedding feasts » Of affection
Son » Prodigal
Compassion and sympathy » Illustrated
Family » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
God » Remember » Returning to
Home » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Kiss » Of affection
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Love » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Love » Paternal » Father of the prodigal
Love » Fathers » Father of the prodigal
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Returning to God » General references to
Salutations » Of affection
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Social life » Wedding feasts » Of affection
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:21 (show verse)
then the son said to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against you, I am no longer worthy to be called your son.
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Prodigal son
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Confession of sin » Illustrated
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Confession of sin » Illustrated
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Instances of » The prodigal son
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:22 (show verse)
but the father said to his servants, bring hither the finest robe, and put it on him: put a ring on his finger, and shoes on his feet.
Adorning » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Adorning » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
Rings » Illustrative » (put on the hands,) of favor
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Shoes » Illustrative » Of the beauty conferred on saints
Son » Prodigal
Adorning » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Church » Garments of » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Righteousness » Death of seed of » Reward of
Rings » Illustrative » (put on the hands,) of favor
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Shoes » Illustrative » Of the beauty conferred on saints
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:23 (show verse)
take the fatted calf, and kill it: let us eat and be merry:
Animals » Names of » Calves
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Calves » Names of
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Return of friends
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
the Joy of God over his people » Illustrated
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
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Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Calves » Names of
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Return of friends
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
the Joy of God over his people » Illustrated
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:24 (show verse)
for this son of mine was dead, and is come to life: he was lost, and is found again. and then they began their feast.
Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The boy who ran away from home
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Earthly » Innocent mirth
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
the Joy of God over his people » Illustrated
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
New » Man » Raised from spiritual death
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Earthly » Innocent mirth
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
the Joy of God over his people » Illustrated
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
New » Man » Raised from spiritual death
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pardon » Illustrated
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
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Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
Luke 15:25 (show verse)
In the mean time his elder son was in the country. at his return, when he came near home, he heard the musick and dancing:
Entertainments » Music and dancing often introduced at
Feasts » Music at
Feasts » Dancing at
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Music » The jews used » In dances
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Feasts » Music at
Feasts » Dancing at
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Social
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Music » The jews used » In dances
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:26 (show verse)
and calling one of the servants, he ask'd what was the occasion of it,
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:27 (show verse)
who reply'd, your brother is return'd, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him in good health.
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:28 (show verse)
upon this he was full of resentment, and refused to go in: and when his father came out to persuade him, he replied to his father,
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jealousy » Examples of human » The elder brother
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Man » Jealousy of » The elder brother
Man's » Jealousy » The elder brother
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Jealousy » Examples of human » The elder brother
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Man » Jealousy of » The elder brother
Man's » Jealousy » The elder brother
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:29 (show verse)
how many years have I serv'd you, without having ever disobey'd your orders? and yet you never bestow'd a kid upon me, to make merry with my friends:
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Murmuring » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Murmuring » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:30 (show verse)
whereas this son of yours, who has eat up his fortune among a pack of loose creatures, is no sooner come but you must kill the fatted calf for him.
Harlots » Warnings against
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Murmuring » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Prodigality » General references to
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Murmuring » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Prodigality » General references to
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
Luke 15:31 (show verse)
son, said he to him, you shall continue to be with me, and all that I have shall be thine.
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Luke 15:32 (show verse)
but it was necessary to feast and rejoice, because your brother here was dead, and is again alive: he was lost and is now found.
Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To God
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Jealousy » Instances of » The brother of the prodigal son
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The prodigal son and his older brother
Joy » Instances of » Of the father, when his prodigal son returned
Joy » In heaven
Losing and things lost » The lord seeking and saving that which was lost
Parables » Parables of Christ » Prodigal son
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal