Overview

In Luke 15, Jesus tells three unforgettable stories about lost things - a sheep, a coin, and a son - each revealing God's incredible heart for people who are far from Him. This Christmas season, we'll discover that God isn't against people, but passionately FOR them. He has gone to the greatest lengths to find us, ultimately sending His own Son to seek and save the lost.

These parables echo Jesus' own declaration in Luke 19:10: "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost" - words He spoke after choosing to pursue Zacchaeus, one of the most crooked and hated people in Jericho. Just as the religious leaders criticised Jesus for welcoming tax collectors and sinners, they criticised Him for going to Zacchaeus' house. Yet Jesus' mission was clear: He came for the lost, the rejected, the despised.

Through these parables, we'll see that every person matters immensely to God - whether they've wandered off, been forgotten by others, or deliberately run away. God relentlessly pursues, diligently searches, and joyfully celebrates when anyone comes home to Him. This series will challenge us to capture God's heart for the lost and see the Advent season as the perfect opportunity to invite others into our homes and faith community to discover Jesus.