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Q2. (Luke 15:11-32) What does this parable have in common with the Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin? Someone was lost, but now is found. What does the parable tell us about our Father’s way of operating and his values? God rejoices when someone repents, He opens his arms and without question, accepts us. The Prodigal repents and admits that he has done wrong by God and his earthly father opens his arms rejoicing without question. In what ways does the older son hold his father’s values? He stayed on the property working after he had received his share of the wealth. He valued the property/his inheritance. In what ways does he lack them? He doesn’t understand how important it is that his brother repented and returned home like his dad understands these. He lacks forgiveness and is focused on himself. What should disciples learn from this parable to equip them for ministry? Always rejoice when someone returns and repents. Don’t hold a grudge because you had been hurt by their actions in the past. See the importance of forgiveness and rejoicing.

Q1. (Luke 15:1-10) What do the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin teach disciples about God’s heart? God is joyful when a sinner repents. He is forgives the sinners. In what way do these parables represent a contrast to the murmuring of the Pharisees? The Pharisees’ were self-righteous, prejudice, and indifferent towards repentent sinners vs God’s seeking out the sinner and rejoicing when they repent. How should a disciple implement Jesus’ value of seeking the lost in his or her own community? Go to where sinners are, leave the 99 to find the 1.

Paul wants the Philippians to grow so committed to God that they are able to discern what will best please God and not what they themselves want. Selfishness clouds discernment because the focus is on oneself and not on God. Good is the enemy of the best in our lives when we spend all our time on the good stuff that we miss out on the best, what is the most important stuff.

Paul expects God to continue His work in the Philippian believers until it's completion. All believers in Christ Jesus have the assurance of everlasting salvation.

Partnership: We share in the eternal reward of that ministry. Instead of money: We could offer prayers, our time by serving with them as well.

Paul expects God to continue His work in the Philippian believers until it's completion. All believers in Christ Jesus have the assurance of everlasting salvation.

Partnership: We share in the eternal reward of that ministry. Instead of money: We could offer prayers, our time by serving as well.

Slave: someone committed to their Master for life Saint: Root idea: Believers who are consecrated to God. They are basically the same thing.