Mediterranean scholars and philosophers told parables for many years before Jesus. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines a parable as вЂњa usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle.вЂќ Several varieties of these have developed over time, and theyвЂ™ve all used everyday events and people to teach important lessons. With that in mind, letвЂ™s explore this вЂњLost CoinвЂќ parable to find its treasures. IвЂ™ve found that slowing down and settling into a parable often brings out its deeper meaning, and what I learn sticks with me better. ItвЂ™s easy, though, to read through these stories too quickly. It is a timeless lesson, meant to encourage us in our faith. One, known as the parable of the lost coin, imparts a basic and wonderful truth about His FatherвЂ™s love. Jesus used parables in particular to reach his listeners in a powerful way.

In His hands, each one entertained, connected with and taught whoever heard them. The Lord Jesus has been called a master storyteller, and the Gospels are filled with His tales. DoesnвЂ™t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, вЂRejoice with me I have found my lost coin.вЂ™ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repentsвЂќ (Luke 15:8-10). вЂњOr suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one.

Joshua a parable for today summary