In Luke chapter 15, Christ gives three parables of the "lost and found". This week in class we discussed the similarities and differences between all three and how each one of them relate to our lives. The first parable is of the lost sheep. Christ tells of a shepherd having 100 sheep. When one of them wanders away from the rest of the herd, the shepherd "leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it."(v. 4). Each one of us have experienced this parable in one way or another. It can be quite easy to get caught up in things that draw our attention away from Christ and His gospel. When this happens, we may find ourselves afar off in the wilderness away from the other sheep. However, Christ will do all within His power to bring us back home. He is our good shepherd and can "layeth [us] on his shoulders, rejoicing." (v. 5), if we choose to accept Him and His invitation to come. The second parable is about a woman with 10 pieces of silver. Upon losing one piece, she " light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it." (v. 8). In this parable, the coin is lost out of neglect and needs to be sought out in order to recollect with the rest. This may symbolize those who've left the church out of feelings of loneliness or hurt feelings. It is many times the case that we are the woman who neglected the coin and need to take action to seek the one out and bring them back home. The third parable is about a prodigal son who chooses to rebel against his father. However, when he realizes that he needs help he returns to his father and they rejoice together. Often times, we are also like this son who actively choose to rebel against our Heavnenly Father and His commandments, however he will always be watching and waiting for us to return.