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Themes in Luke 15

Luke 15:1 (show verse)

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.

Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Condemned by, for associating with sinners
the Publicans » Many of » Attended the preaching of Christ
Repentance » The sinner that repents

Luke 15:2 (show verse)

The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man welcomes sinners, 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

Luke 15:3 (show verse)

He told 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

Luke 15:4 (show verse)

"Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn't leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found 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

Luke 15:5 (show verse)

When he has found it, he carries 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

Luke 15:6 (show verse)

When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his 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

Luke 15:7 (show verse)

I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who 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

Luke 15:8 (show verse)

Or what woman, if she had ten drachma coins, if she lost one drachma coin, wouldn't light a lamp, sweep the house, and seek diligently until she found 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

Luke 15:9 (show verse)

When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the drachma which I had lost.'

Luke 15:10 (show verse)

Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting."

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

Luke 15:11 (show verse)

He said, "A certain man had two sons.

Luke 15:12 (show verse)

The younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of your property.' He divided his livelihood between 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

Luke 15:13 (show verse)

Not many days after, the younger son gathered all of this together and traveled into a far country. There he wasted his property with 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

Luke 15:14 (show verse)

When he had spent all of it, there arose a severe famine in that country, and he began to be in need.

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

Luke 15:15 (show verse)

He went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed pigs.

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

Luke 15:16 (show verse)

He wanted to fill his belly with the husks that the pigs ate, but no one gave him any.

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

Luke 15:17 (show verse)

But when he came to himself he said, 'How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough to spare, and I'm dying 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

Luke 15:18 (show verse)

I will get up and go to my father, and will tell him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight.

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

Luke 15:19 (show verse)

I am no more worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your 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

Luke 15:20 (show verse)

"He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far 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

Luke 15:21 (show verse)

The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight. 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

Luke 15:22 (show verse)

"But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, 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

Luke 15:23 (show verse)

Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat, and celebrate;

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

Luke 15:24 (show verse)

for this, my son, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.' They began to celebrate.

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

Luke 15:25 (show verse)

"Now his elder son was in the field. As he came 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

Luke 15:26 (show verse)

He called one of the servants to him, and asked what was going on.

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

Luke 15:27 (show verse)

He said to him, 'Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and healthy.'

Luke 15:28 (show verse)

But he was angry, and would not go in. Therefore his father came out, and begged 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

Luke 15:29 (show verse)

But he answered his father, 'Behold, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed a commandment of yours, but you never gave me a goat, that I might celebrate 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

Luke 15:30 (show verse)

But when this, your son, came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened 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

Luke 15:31 (show verse)

"He said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.

Luke 15:32 (show verse)

But it was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for this, your 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