#355 - Jay Risner // Lost And Found

Grumbling religious leaders. A table full of sinners. And Jesus telling stories that land like a mirror. We step into Luke 15 with guest teacher Jay Reisner, lead pastor of Faith Bible Church, to explore why Jesus responds to criticism with parables that feel simple on the surface but cut straight to the heart of the gospel.First up is the lost sheep: not a villain, just a wanderer. We talk about why the Bible uses sheep as a recurring picture of God’s people, what it reveals about human nature, and why “getting lost” is often the quiet, ordinary drift of sin and distraction. Then we look at the Shepherd who goes after the one, lifts it up, and carries it home, a clear snapshot of rescue, repentance, and restoration.Next comes the lost coin, and the image sharpens. A coin cannot call for help or crawl out of a corner, which raises a hard but hopeful truth: spiritually, we are not just misguided, we are powerless to self-rescue. That’s why the repeated refrain matters so much, there is joy in the presence of the angels when one sinner repents. We also name the diagnostic question Luke 15 presses on all of us: do we grumble when the lost draw near, or do we rejoice like heaven does?Subscribe for the next part of Luke 15, share this with a friend, and leave a five-star rating and review so more people can find the show.Support the showWant to connect? Email [email protected]