Rolf Jacobson reminds us that Jesus’ parables aren’t one-and-done—they’re multivalent, full of meaning that shifts depending on context.
Storytellers repeat stories for a reason. In Luke 15:1-10, the shepherd leaves 99 sheep to find the one—defying the logic of “counting the cost.” What does this reveal about God’s priorities?
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