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Lesson 8 for May 23, 2015

For the Son of Man has come to

seek and to save that which was
lost. (Luke
(Luke 19:10)
19:10)

The lost
sheep
TO SEEK

The lost coin

The lost son

TO SAVE

Missed
opportunitie
s
Taken
opportunitie
s

The rich man

and Lazarus
Bartimaeus
Zacchaeus

TO SEEK

THE LOST SHEEP

What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses
one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the
wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he
finds it? (Luke 15:4)

The sheep may be aware that

she is lost, but she is unable
to save herself.
Who does the sheep
represent?
That sheep represents those
who understand that they are
far away from God, but dont
know how to find Him.
They need the Shepherd to
come to their rescue and to
show them the way of
Salvation.

TO SEEK

THE LOST COIN

Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses

one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house,
and search carefully until she finds it? (Luke 15:8)

The woman knows she lost a

coin. Nevertheless, the coin
doesnt know shes lost.
Who does that coin
represent?
That coin represents those
who are lost because of their
sins but arent aware of that.
They are far away from God,
but they dont know.
Jesus cares even for those
who remain indifferent to His
love.
He wants us to diligently seek
those people. They need to be

TO SEEK

THE LOST SON

The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32

is the story of a father (God) and his lost sons. One
of them ran away from the father. The other one
lived
him but didntTHE
actually know
him.
THEwith
YOUNGER
THE
OLDER

SON

FATHER

SON

THE FLIGHT (v. 11-12)

He didnt
understand
the loving
protection
of the Law
of God
(including
its limits
and
restrictions)
. Therefore,
he decided
to live a life
of
freedom
without
restrictions

THE DISAPPOINTMENT (v. 13-16)

He lived a
profligate
live. He
experience
d the
illusion of
sins
pleasures
until he
harvested
the bitter
fruits of it.

THE REFLECTION (v. 17)

THE RETURN
(v. 18-20)
He realized God
had everything,
but he had
nothing. The Holy
Spirit doesnt
reproach us in
those low
moments, but
makes us reflect on
the decisions we
made. He invites
us to come back to
the arms of the

He trusted his
fathers love and
forgiveness.
He confessed his
sin.
He accepted his
unworthiness
(sincere
repentance).
He proclaimed his

THE LOST SON

TO SEEK

THE YOUNGER
SON

THE
FATHER

EL HIJO MAYOR

THE WAIT (v. 20-21)

THE JOY (v. 22-24)
The wait began
when the son left.
God and His angels
The father waiting
celebrate every
for his son to come
soul that comes
back is the clearest
back to Him. Every
image of Gods
repentant person
character.
fills Heaven with
THE YOUNGER
THE joy.
THE OLDER
SON

FATHER

SON

BEING LOST WITHOUT KNOWING IT

(v. 25-32)

Can you live with God but keep Him away from your
heart at the same time?
Can you trust so much your own justice that you dont
accept Gods love and justice for you and for others?
Can you hate so much a sinner that you dont want God
to forgive him?
Can you come in Gods home? Can you humbly join the
party for the repentant sinner? Come in, we are

TO SAVE

THE RICH
MAN

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS

(LukeReceiving
16:19-31)
goods

Life

Forgetting God

Death

Being buried
Being condemned

LAZARUS

Life

Receiving evil
Trusting God

Death

Their works follow

them. (Rev. 14:13)
Being saved

E.G.W. (Christs Object Lessons, cp. 21, pg. 260)

In the parable of the rich man and

Lazarus, Christ shows that in this life
men decide their eternal destiny.
During probationary time the grace of
God is offered to every soul. But if
men waste their opportunities in selfpleasing, they cut themselves off from
everlasting life. No afterprobation will
be granted them. By their own choice
they have fixed an impassable gulf
between them and their God.

TO SAVE

BARTIMAEUS (Luke
And he cried
out, saying, Jesus, Son of
18:35-43)
David, have mercy on me!
(Luke 18:38)

A blind beggar stood by the

entrance of Jericho. He begged
to maintain himself.
Nevertheless, his soul longed
for spiritual maintenance. Only
the Messiahthe Son of David
could give him that.
He didnt let anyone get him to
be quiet when he heard Jesus
was passing by. He vehemently
All who
need with
of Christ
asked
forfeel
an their
audience
his
as did blind Bartimeus, and who
Savior.

will be as earnest and

determined as he was, will, like
him, receive the blessing which
they crave.

E.G.W. (Sons and Daughters of God, April 29)

TO SAVE

ZACCHAEUS (Luke
Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord,
19:1-10)
Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the

poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone

by false accusation, I restore fourfold. (Luke
19:8)

Both Zacchaeus and Bartimaeus

story are examples of how Jesus
came to seek and to save that
which
was lost.
19:10)
1. Zacchaeus
was(Luke
curious
to see
Jesus.
2. No one was willing to show
him Jesus.
3. He sought Jesus by his own.
4. Jesus didnt tease him when
he saw him. On the contrary,
He invited Himself to have
dinner at his place.
5. Jesus invited him to accept the
salvation
weresalvation
having
And
Jesus saidas
to they
him, Today
hasdinner.
come to this house, because he also is
6.son
Zacchaeus
accepted
and acted
a
of Abraham.
(Luke 19:9)

Are you indeed an instructor in the ways of God? If

you are a converted teacher, you will be able to win, not
drive, to attract, not repulse, the souls for whom Christ
has died. You will guard and care for the sheep and
lambs of Christs fold. If they stray, you will not leave
them to perish, but will go forth to seek and to save that
which is lost. All heaven will be ready to aid you in this
good work. The angels will aid you in your effort to find
the key to the heart of the most incorrigible and unruly.
You will receive special grace and strength through
Christ, who is able to supply you from His immeasurable
fullness. You will then be qualified to be a laborer
together with God, one with Christ in your effort to save
the lost, and the result of your labor of love will be seen
not only in time, but through all eternity.

E.G.W. (Counsels on Sabbath School Work, cp. 6, pg