Luke Challenge Day 15

Luke 15 is the heart of the Gospel, but it is often cleaned up. In this episode, Grant strips away the sentimental view to reveal the costly, aggressive nature of the God who hunts the lost.

• The Shepherd's Terror: We dive into the harsh reality of first-century shepherds, who were low-class, "unclean" workers, and examine the economic panic that drove the search: losing one sheep meant financial ruin and personal debt.
• The Burning Resource: We break down the Parable of the Lost Coin by highlighting what it really cost the poor woman. Lighting the lamp in a dark, windowless house meant burning precious oil and making a total mess of the dirt floor—she was spending resources to find resources.
• The Prodigal vs. The Digital Leash: A hilarious but pointed reflection on modern "lostness," contrasting the true severance of the Prodigal Son with the constant surveillance of Life360 (and Grant's well-meaning parents).
• The View from the Yard: The most unique application: Grant shares the raw, powerful experience of seeing Luke 15 enacted in real-time. He describes watching "lost men"—those judged "unrepairable" by the world—break down, repent, and show durable, lasting change on the prison yard.

This episode will redefine what it means to be "found" and challenge you to step out of the older brother's resentment and into the Father's joy.