Lost

Father and Son search for those who are lost, employing all influences in diligent efforts to find those who stand in need of salvation. 169:1.4

Jesus introduced the concept of a God who actively seeks out sinners, finding joy in their return to the Father's house. 159:5.16

Jesus and Ganid experienced the supreme satisfaction of human service by restoring a lost child to his anxious mother in Rome. 132:6.1

Jesus came to seek and save the lost, declaring salvation for all. 171:6.3

Seeking for one who is not lost distracts from the true search for the kingdom within. 137:1.6

In the Urantia Book

Parables about something lost

• The lost coin was diligently sought and joyously found. (169:1.4,15)
• God seeks the lost sheep, just as the good shepherd searches for the one that strays. (169:1.2-4,15)
• The lost son returned home to his father, who welcomed him with open arms and great joy. 169:1.5-16

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• The lost coin 169:1.4 — Lk 15:8-9.
• Angels joyful over salvation 169:1.4 — Lk 15:7,10.
• Repent for forgiveness (Old Testament) 159:5.16 — 1 Ki 8:46-48; 2 Ch 6:38-39; Neh 1:9; Jer 35:15; Jer 36:3; Dt 30:2-3; 1 Sam 7:3.
• God seeks sinners 159:5.16 — Mt 18:11-14; Lk 15:3-10; Lk 19:10.
• Rejoices upon their return 159:5.16 — Lk 15:11-32.
• Negative golden rule 159:5.16 — Tb 4:15.
• Positive admoniton golden rule 159:5.16 — Mt 5:38-48; Mt 7:12; Lk 6:27-38.
• Jesus came to save lost 171:6.3 — Lk 19:9-10.
• James and John selected 137:1.6 — Mt 4:21-22; Mk 1:19-20; Lk 5:10-11.