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When criticized for being associated with sinful people, Jesus spoke three parables. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul show how these parables beautifully portray the Lord's compassion for wayward souls. Get R.C. Sproul's hardcover commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation:
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