Luke 15

Luke 15:1-17

Discourse: Jesus Teaches on Perseverance – In Luke 15:1 to Luke 17:10 Jesus teaches a continuous discourse that places emphasis on perseverance. He discusses our need to love the sinner (Luke 15:1-32), to be good stewards of what God has given us in this life (Luke 16:1-13), to avoid covetousness (Luke 16:14-31) and offenses (Luke 17:1-4), and to live a lifestyle of servanthood as an expression of faith in God (Luke 17:5-10). Outline – Here is a proposed outline:

1. Jesus Corrects Pharisees on Seeking the Lord — Luke 15:1-322. Jesus Instructs Disciples on Stewardship — Luke 16:1-133.) Jesus Rebukes Pharisees on Covetousness — Luke 16:14-314. Jesus Teaches Disciples on Offences — Luke 17:1-45. Jesus Teaches the Apostles on Faith & Duty — Luke 17:5-10