Psalm 51:1-10 / Luke 15:1-10

We come to a familiar pair of stories in Luke 15:1-10: The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin.

Reading these two parables, how would you summarize their message?

Why do you think Jesus told two parables, one with a man and one with a woman?

Since the word “repent” features prominently in both parables, do some research about this word in the Bible. What, exactly, does it mean? Is it the same as self-shaming or is it of another order? How might it be a positive thing for us?