Today Jesus will give three separate stories for those listening to think about. The parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin and what we call the prodigal son which actually includes not just one son but two that are lost. Cross References Below.

Verses 1-2

Luke 19:19

Verses 3-6

Hebrews 2:1

2 Peter 3:9

Verse 7

Isaiah 53:6

Mark 2:16-17

Verses 13-16

Hebrews 11:25

Galatians 6:7-8

Verses 20-24

Psalm 86:5

John 14:6