June 4 2023: Parables; The Lost Sheep

Parables: The Lost Sheep
Pastor Matt Haflett
Matthew 18:12-14 NIV
6/4/2023

1. Lost and wandering.
• Going further into sin does not take us any distance from Jesus.
• He follows us into our darkest places, just waiting for us to turn around to Him.
2. The value of the one.
• 1 has just as much value as the 99. (Luke 15:8-10 ESV)
• Our relationship wit Jesus is personal for each of us, and He never leaves us. (Matt. 28:20, Rom. 8:38-39 ESV)
• The world is dough, we must be the yeast that lifts it up. (Matt. 5:14-16, 1 Peter 2:12, Ats 16:25-34)
3. Seeking and saving.
• God seeks us out starting from the very beginning. (Gen. 3:8-9, 3:21)
• The bible is riddled with people rebelling against God, only for Him to seek them out.
• Jesus came to earth for that very reason. (Luke 19:10, John 3:16-17)
4. Always with us.
• He gives us the gift of The Holy Spirit. (John 16:4-15 ESV)
• He continues the work in us. (Philippians 1:6 ESV)