Friend of Sinners

Luke 15 and 16 contain material unique to Luke. Chapter 15 contains a single parable told in three stories, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. The stories were Jesus' response the grumbling Pharisees that He received sinners and ate with them. The parable reveals the motivation of the Savior in seeking out the lost that there would be great joy in heaven. The Pharisees might grumble, but the Father rejoices over one sinner who repents.