Luke 15:1

“Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”

"Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him." - Luke 15:1
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What does Luke 15:1 mean?

Luke 15:1 in the King James Version of the Bible states: "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him." This verse is the opening of a chapter that contains three parables of Jesus: the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son. These parables are…

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Drawing Near: The Heart of Jesus for the Outcast

Luke 15:1 (KJV) states, "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him." In this powerful verse, we witness a remarkable scene unfold around Jesus. The imagery conveyed here is profound: publicans and sinners, often ostracized and ridiculed by the society…

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A Prayer for Acceptance and Redemption

O Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we humbly come before You, acknowledging our sins and our shortcomings. We are reminded of the beautiful truth found in Luke 15:1: "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him." Lord, we stand in awe of the…

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Luke 15:1 - "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him."
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Luke 15:1-7 - "Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent."
"Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent." - Luke 15:1-7
Create a faith-based educational infographic in a warm, hand-drawn illustrated style. Style details: - Soft cream parchment background with subtle texture - Hand-drawn line art with gentle outlines, no harsh edges - Watercolor wash coloring, muted tones: beige, sage green, dusty blue, gold accents - Decorative elements: floral vines, stars, doves, banners, ribbons, ornate frames - Friendly cartoon-style biblical characters with simple robes, expressive faces - Clean, readable serif and script typography inside banners and labels - Organized into 5 numbered sections with rounded frames and ribbon headers - Warm, inspiring, gentle, and reverent mood. Not photorealistic. Content layout: Title at top in large banner: "BEING SECURE IN THE LOVE OF GOD" Section 1: "The Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30" Show 2 obedient servants holding coins labeled "SECURE" and 1 fearful servant dropping coins labeled "INSECURE". Add note "Gentleness - Matthew 12:18-21" Section 2: "The Prodigal Son Parable - Luke 15:11-32" Show father hugging younger son. Small inset of older son with arms crossed. Labels: "Heart of Father - unconditional love", "Heart of Younger Son - Self Discovery", "Heart of Older Son - anger". Add tag "Heart of GOD - Luke 15:1-2" Section 3: "Throne of Grace" Golden glowing throne under an arch. People walking toward it. Text: "Boldness", "Confidence", "overcome SIN", "Sympathize with our weaknesses" Section 4: "His Love Never Ends - Lamentations 3:22-23" Infinity symbol in blue/gold, anchor, compass, sunrise, scroll that says "Mercies are new every morning". Big text: "GOD'S Love Never Ends" Section 5: "The Discipline of Love" Open Bible, a caring hand with a shepherd's staff, and hand pruning a small plant. Verses: "Romans 11:22 Kindness and Severity", "Hebrews 12:6-7 discipline" Overall: Wholesome, educational, church-friendly, high detail, vector illustration feel.
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Luke 1:15 - "For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb."
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Luke 15:15 - "And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine."
Luke 4:15 - "And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all."
Luke 15:3 - "¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying,"
Luke 15:11 - "¶ And he said, A certain man had two sons:"
Luke 9:15 - "And they did so, and made them all sit down."
Luke 6:15 - "Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,"
Luke 15:26 - "And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant."
Luke 15:2 - "And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them."
Luke 15:23 - "And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:"
Luke 15:5 - "And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing."
Luke 10:15 - "And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell."
Luke 15:24 - "For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry."