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Originally Posted by etexas Ditto, I used to have a book about the Parables of Christ (lost during a move), but I agree the emphasis is the seeking for the one sheep. We must remember that the parable is a literary device, and there are hazards in taking them beyond the obvious teaching.  | What about the 'obvious teaching' in verse 7... | If push came to shove, I would say Henry is on the right track. Sometimes being vague is not a bad thing  esp. in this Parable in which the one lost sheep is the focus rather than the 99.  |
So how would you preach this? How would you expound the 'ninety nine just persons who need no repentance' (verse 7, outside of the parable) - cause if you try vague you'll have a line of questioners after the sermon - I certainly would anyway!