Scripture to Read: Luke 15:8-10
The parable today is all about the lost coin. At first glance, we may wonder why this one coin is so valuable to this woman. Losing the financial value of the silver coin would have been an economic issue. This coin was worth a day’s wage, so she would have felt that loss. Something that’s a little more endearing, though, is that a woman would receive ten silver coins as a wedding gift from her groom when getting married. The bride would wear this special piece of jewelry either as a necklace or as a headband displaying her husband’s precious gift. These ten coins could be compared to our modern version of a wedding ring given today. No doubt, this gift from her husband had incredible sentimental value also. The coins also displayed the woman’s reputation to be a faithful wife. These facts give us a better understanding of why this coin had such great worth to this woman. Not only did the Pharisees, scribes, and other men in the crowd understand the value of this coin, but every female within listening distance of Jesus knew the great value as well. Jesus, during His ministry here on earth, made sure to let men and women alike both know of their value to God the Father. Women in Jesus’ day were considered a little less valuable than dogs at times. Jesus broke down barriers that had been built over a few 1000 years. Our value to our God is priceless, and our Lord never wants us to forget this Truth.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about the equality of worth to Him of both women and men?
2. What females do you know who you can share this precious truth with this week?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!