Pharisees accuse Jesus of keeping bad company. He is guilty as charged! The inclusion of the excluded caused the religious leaders to grumble and be in a foul mood. Jesus responds, not by defending Himself, but by giving an earthly example with a heavenly vision; a parable, sharing a spiritual truth.

The parable of the lost sheep, Luke 15:3-7 God is the Shepherd Psalm 23; 100:3; Isaiah 40:11; 53:6; Ezekiel 34:11-12

We are the sheep Lost is our condition Go after Until He finds Joy

Do you matter to God? You better believe it! The parable of the lost coin, vs. 8-10 House Search carefully

Do you matter to God? You better believe it!