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May 17, 2026

Rejoicing in Heaven

Luke 15:1-32

Key Verse: 15:7

1. Who are the three parties in this chapter (1-2)? What made Jesus tell the parables (3)?
2. Summarize the parable of lost sheep (4-6). What do you think the lost sheep stands for? What do you say about the shepherd’s searching? What was his reaction when finding the sheep? How does Jesus relate this to joy in heaven (7)?
3. Summarize the parable of lost coin (8-9). Why do you think the woman searched so hard to find the coin? What is the difference from the first parable? What do you think Jesus is emphasizing in the two stories?
4. Summarize the parable of the lost son (11-24). What is unique in this story compared to the first two parables? What part of this story touches your heart and why?
5. Why do you think Jesus added verse 25 through 32?
6. Why do you think Jesus spoke the three parables together? If you choose one word or phrase grabbing your attention from the parables, what is it?