(Luke 15:8-10)

I. Lost

A. The context: the complaint of the Pharisees and scribes (15:1-2); Jesus responds with parables
B. The parables: the lost sheep (15:4-7), the lost silver (15:8-10), the lost sons (15:11-32)

II. Looking

A. Light the lamp (John 1:9; Psalm 119:105)
B. Sweep your house (James 4:8)
C. Search carefully (Luke 19:10)

III. Love

A. When found—upon repentance—there is rejoicing
B. What is our attitude at the repentance of another?