The One - Luke 15:8-10

Reckless Love Month

Good Morning Restore Church. We are in week two of our Reckless Love Month. Let me explain that for a moment.

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Losing Something Valuable

In 1911 Joseph Martin Jr won a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and three years later he was elected to the state Senate. He was first elected to the U.S. House in 1924, launching a congressional career that would last more than 40 years. During his career he became the Speaker of the House along with many other notable political achievments.

He was often made fun of by his colleagues about being a bachelor. Representative Clarence Brown likes to say that in his youth Martin narrowly missed being married and being a millionaire to boot.

According to Brown, Martin lightly courted a young lady who confided she had a million dollars. Brown said the following passage ensued:

“Will you marry me?” Martin asked the girl after only knowing her for a short amount of time.

“No,” she said.

“I thought so.”

“Then why did you ask?”

“Just to see what it feels like to lose a million dollars.”

—Walter Trohan

Tan, P. L. (1996). Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations: Signs of the Times (pp. 286–287). Bible Communications, Inc.

Tension

We have all felt what it is like to lose something valuable. Some of you this morning lost your keys this morning only to realize they were in your hands. Or you lost your phone while you were on it. A couple of years ago I was cold and couldn’t find my coat, only to realize I was wearing it.

We’ve all been in a situation of needing to look for something.

The One - Series

Bible

Context

Last week we began this chapter

Luke 15:8–10 ““Or what woman who has ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found the silver coin I lost!’ I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.””

Resolution

Application

Reflect on the One

Reflect on the value of others

Reflect on your own value