One Sheep, One Coin, Two Sons

One Sheep, One Coin, Two Sons
Luke 15

I. Introduction to Jesus' three parables
a) Two short parables about a lost sheep and a lost coin; each with essentially the same simple point—one who truly repents occasions great joy in heaven.
b) Jesus' longer parable of a father with two sons is more complex and is almost an allegory with many points.

II. Outline for the parable of the Prodigal Son
a) Sick of home, vv. 11-13
b) Sick, vv. 14-16
c) Homesick, vv. 17-20a
d) Home, vv. 20b-24
e) Older brother is sick of home, vv. 25-32