Thematic Bible
Luke 15:1 (show verse)
And all the publicans and the sinners were drawing near to him, to hear him.
Luke 15:2 (show verse)
And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth 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)
And he spoke to them this parable, saying,
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)
What man of you having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninetynine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he findeth 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, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
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 hath come home, he calleth together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which 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 say to you, that in like manner there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninetynine righteous men who have no need of 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 what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a lamp, and sweep the house, and search carefully till she findeth 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 she hath found it, she calleth together her friends and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I 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)
I say to you, that thus there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
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)
He said also, 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)
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of the property that falleth to me. And he divided to them his living.
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)
And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, and went abroad into a far country; and there wasted his substance in riotous 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)
And when he had spent all, there arose a great famine in that country; and he began to be in want.
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 went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed 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)
And he longed to fill himself with the husks that the swine ate; and no one gave to 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)
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my fathers have bread enough and to spare, and I perish 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 arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before 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 thy son; make me as one of thy hired 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)
And he arose, and went to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran and fell on 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)
And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee; I am no longer worthy to be called thy 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 out the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and sandals 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)
And bring the fatted calf; kill it, and let us eat and make 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
Select readings » The parable 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
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 my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to make merry.
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
Select readings » The parable of the prodigal son
Salvation » Jesus Christ coming to save
Son » Prodigal
Spiritual » Resurrection » Man, raised from spiritual death
Luke 15:25 (show verse)
Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music 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 inquired what these things meant.
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)
And he said to him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
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)
But he was angry, and would not go in; and his father came out, and entreated him.
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)
And he answering said to his father, Lo! for so many years have I served thee, and never transgressed thy command; and yet to me thou never gavest a kid, that I might 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)
But as soon as this thy son came, who devoured thy living with harlots, thou didst kill for him the fatted calf.
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)
And he said to him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is 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)
It was meet that we should make merry and be glad; for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is 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