Have you ever found yourself, if you’re truly honest, dismissing someone? Maybe because of their reputation, what they’ve done, or the label the world has given them. It’s easy to categorize people as “outsiders” or “misfits.” We see in the gospels that the Pharisees did this all the time, but Jesus… he sat and ate with them, “treating them as old friends.”
In this talk, we are diving into the parable of the lost coin from Luke 15. It’s about a woman searching for a coin of “almost insignificant value.” And yet, to her, it was worth lighting a lamp, sweeping the whole house, and searching every dark corner to find. This isn’t just a story about being lost and found. It’s a powerful challenge for us. Who have we stopped searching for? Who have we allowed to “remain in darkness” because we’ve decided they aren’t worth the effort? This is a beautiful and simple reminder that everyone, no matter their story, is of supreme importance to God — and they are valued, simply because they are valuable.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/the-lost-coin
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Have you ever found yourself, if you’re truly honest, dismissing someone? Maybe because of their reputation, what they’ve done, or the label the world has given them. It’s easy to categorize people as “outsiders” or “misfits.” We see in the gospels that the Pharisees did this all the time, but Jesus… he sat and ate with them, “treating them as old friends.”
In this talk, we are diving into the parable of the lost coin from Luke 15. It’s about a woman searching for a coin of “almost insignificant value.” And yet, to her, it was worth lighting a lamp, sweeping the whole house, and searching every dark corner to find. This isn’t just a story about being lost and found. It’s a powerful challenge for us. Who have we stopped searching for? Who have we allowed to “remain in darkness” because we’ve decided they aren’t worth the effort? This is a beautiful and simple reminder that everyone, no matter their story, is of supreme importance to God — and they are valued, simply because they are valuable.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/the-lost-coin
Susanna grew up in a Christian household, but her family’s public faith didn’t match the struggles they faced behind closed doors, especially with her mom’s mental health. This led her to become introverted and seek an escape through sports. While she initially found her purpose in raising her three daughters, she recently felt a calling from God for something more as her oldest daughter, Maddie, prepares for college. Her favourite Bible story is the healing of the paralysed man, which speaks to her need to let others in to receive healing. She and her husband, a chef, have recently started a catering business, which is a new test of their faith.
Andrew, who is 16, also shared his story of growing up with parents who had moved away from religion. They eventually found their way back to a church called Fathom, but Andrew felt pressure to be a “good kid” and put on a mask of faith while privately struggling. He felt a deep sense of loneliness, which eventually led him to cry out to God. Andrew found healing and was baptised at age 13. His favourite Bible story is the parable of the prodigal son, which he relates to his own experience of returning to God’s open arms. He is now active in missions and feels God is preparing him for the future as he looks toward college.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/suzanna-andrew-stories
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Have you ever found yourself, if you’re truly honest, dismissing someone? Maybe because of their reputation, what they’ve done, or the label the world has given them. It’s easy to categorize people as “outsiders” or “misfits.” We see in the gospels that the Pharisees did this all the time, but Jesus… he sat and ate with them, “treating them as old friends.”
In this talk, we are diving into the parable of the lost coin from Luke 15. It’s about a woman searching for a coin of “almost insignificant value.” And yet, to her, it was worth lighting a lamp, sweeping the whole house, and searching every dark corner to find. This isn’t just a story about being lost and found. It’s a powerful challenge for us. Who have we stopped searching for? Who have we allowed to “remain in darkness” because we’ve decided they aren’t worth the effort? This is a beautiful and simple reminder that everyone, no matter their story, is of supreme importance to God — and they are valued, simply because they are valuable.
Episode link: https://grace-community.church/lesson/the-lost-coin
