Jesus and the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin & Lost Son (Luke 13-16 recited)

Apr 2, 2026

Memorable parables about lost things and redemption are recited with warmth and clarity. Readings include the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the moving story of the prodigal son. Other passages touch on repentance, surprising reversals, teachings about the kingdom, hospitality, and warnings about wealth and faithfulness.

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INSIGHT

Heaven Rejoices Over One Repentant Person

Jesus values one repentant sinner more than many righteous people who need no repentance.
The parables of the lost sheep and lost coin show heaven rejoices over a single repentant person with communal celebration imagery.

ANECDOTE

The Prodigal Son Returns And Is Restored

The prodigal son story illustrates repentance, mercy, and restoration through a vivid family drama.
The younger son wastes his inheritance, returns in humility, and the father runs, hugs, robes him, and throws a feast.

INSIGHT

Grace Contrasts With Self Righteous Resentment

The parable contrasts two responses to repentance: the father's extravagant mercy and the elder son's resentful self-righteousness.
The elder son complains despite faithful service, highlighting grace over merit as the story's point.

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Hear some of Jesus' most popular stories, from the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin, to the wonderful story of the prodigal son. Prepare your heart for the coming of Easter with this recitation of the Gospel of Luke from memory.

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Listen to the entire recitation of the Gospel of Luke:
🔹 Luke 1-4: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-jesus-for-easter-luke-1-4-recited-from-memory--70993172
🔹 Luke 5-8: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-miracles-parables-early-ministry-luke-5-8-recited--71014444
🔹 Luke 9-12: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-feeds-5000-predicts-death-teaches-luke-9-12-recited--71037776
🔹 Luke 13-16: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-and-the-lost-sheep-lost-coin-lost-son-luke-13-16-recited--71038725
🔹 Luke 17-20: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-heals-lepers-meets-zacchaeus-pays-taxes-luke-17-20-recited--71057989
🔹 Luke 21-24: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-trial-death-burial-resurrection-luke-21-24-recited--71062825

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