In response to the complaining of the religious leadership over His association with sinners, Jesus tells two stories — aimed at their uncaring, sinful attitudes.
+ God, portrayed as a man who searches the countryside for just one lost sheep until he finds it invites all of heaven to celebrate with Him over one sinner who has a change of heart.
+ God, portrayed as a woman who searches for her one lost coin until she finds it, calls for joyful celebration in front of the angels over just one sinner who has a change of heart.