The Rise Church

Luke 15 | Pastor Michael Yardley


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The Relentless Pursuit: How God Seeks the Lost explores the profound truths in Luke 15 about God's unwavering commitment to finding those who have strayed. Through three interconnected parables—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son—we discover different aspects of God's sovereign love and pursuit.Discover what it truly means when the shepherd leaves the 99 to find one lost sheep. This isn't just a nice story but reveals God's personal care for each individual. Learn how God works in difficult seasons and why even good things in your life might be keeping you from God's great plans.The parable of the lost coin teaches us about God's thorough search for us. See how the woman's diligent pursuit—bringing light into darkness, searching every corner, and celebrating when the coin is found—mirrors God's actions toward us.The prodigal son story completes this powerful trilogy, showing the progression of God's pursuit from 1% missing (one sheep) to 50% missing (one son). Witness the shocking cultural moment when a dignified father runs to embrace his wayward son, revealing God's extravagant grace and restoration.These parables have both macro meanings about salvation and micro applications for our daily lives. God cares about both our eternal destiny and our everyday struggles. No matter how far you've wandered, He's pursuing you with relentless love.

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