225: Parable of the Lost Sheep: Why Jesus Leaves the 99
Why would a shepherd leave 99 sheep to find just one? In this rich and heartfelt discussion, Rohan Bell and Adrian Gallagher unpack the well-known parable of the lost sheep. But instead of cliché interpretations, they uncover Jesus’ deeper challenge to the self-righteous—and a powerful picture of God’s relentless love for the wandering.
🐑 What you’ll find in this episode:
🔍 Why parables are not doctrinal statements, but mirrors for our hearts
👀 How we subtly move from prodigal to entitled older brother
📣 Why Jesus offends religious systems by hanging out with ‘sinners’
🧭 What it means to be the one sheep needing rescue—again and again
🙏 How to lovingly pray for and pursue the wanderers in your life
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Connecting the three parables of Luke 15
01:00 – Parables are not for doctrine, but for transformation
03:00 – From pigpen to entitlement: the danger of becoming the older brother
05:00 – Why being in church doesn’t always mean being found
08:30 – Leaving the 99: what Jesus is really saying
11:00 – The responsibility we have to seek wandering sheep
13:00 – Shepherds, sheep, and why the metaphor still matters today
15:00 – Why sheep keep walking in front of cars 😅
16:00 – How the rod and staff are painful… but good
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Have you ever found yourself drifting from the flock, thinking you were fine on your own? Is there someone you’ve seen wander from faith or community that you can pray for today? How can you reflect the heart of the shepherd in your church, your workplace, or your family?
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