Daily Gospel Exegesis Thursday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time - Luke 15: 1-10
Nov 5, 2025
Explore the reasons why tax collectors and sinners flocked to Jesus, highlighting their desire for repentance. Discover the Pharisees' complaints and their standards of holiness. Delve into the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, emphasizing the cultural significance and the joy in heaven over one repentant sinner. Unpack the theological notions of metanoia and the active choice to turn back to God, showcasing Jesus’ mission to seek the lost and the universal call for redemption across genders.
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Sinners Were Drawn To Jesus
- Tax collectors and known sinners were actively seeking Jesus to hear him and draw near to God.
- Jesus attracted collective groups of marginalized people, not only one-on-one encounters.
Meals Signaled Acceptance
- Eating with someone in that culture signified friendship, acceptance, and covenant fidelity.
- The Pharisees objected because Jesus' table fellowship broke social and religious boundaries.
Every Individual Is Valuable
- The lost-sheep parable emphasizes that each individual is valuable and worth seeking.
- The shepherd leaves the ninety-nine (with care) to find the one, showing active seeking for the lost.