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Podcast: West End UMC Podcast Audio Podcast
Episode: Lost and Found
Description: Lost and Found – Today’s scripture involves the familiar parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, but of critical importance is the setting for them. Jesus is having dinner with tax collectors and “sinners,” but the Pharisees and scribes were not happy that he was gathering with such people. The parables challenge their objections and demonstrate God’s willingness to seek out any who are lost and rejoice greatly when they return to the fold. In laying this out for us, Carol gives an example of our Methodist ancestor, John Wesley, who, in an era when it was not at all...