Grace Forgave yesterday’s Past. Grace secured tomorrow’s future. grace empowers today’s Goodness.

Resource Authors

Brad has 25 years of youth ministry experience and 17 years of experience as a Bible teacher in Christian schools. He found that the "canned" lessons found in bookstores lacked the personal touches he wanted so he began writing his own. When he was “blown-up by the transforming power of grace”, he started writing grace-based lessons for his students.

Jess is an ordained minister who thrives in unconventional ministry spaces—from addiction recovery programs to strip club outreaches and leading home-based churches. A published writer and sought-after speaker for women’s events, she is the author of A Rebel’s Religion and She, bringing fresh, fearless insight to faith, life and His grace.

The Parable of the 99

A Community-Centered Lesson on Belonging & Righteousness

Free

This teaching resource offers a fresh, grace-filled look at Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep by shifting the focus from only the one who wandered to the often-overlooked ninety-nine who remained. Rather than framing the 99 as neglected, this lesson explores the beauty, safety, and strength of shared life in community—and the radical truth that the righteous 99 are not self-made, but once-lost sheep who were joyfully restored.

Designed for small groups, classes, or discussion-based gatherings, this downloadable lesson walks participants through Scripture, thoughtful teaching, and guided reflection questions that invite honest conversation about vulnerability, belonging, righteousness, and our shared identity in Christ. It dismantles performance-based faith and anchors righteousness not in behavior, but in Christ’s faithfulness and finished work.

Perfect for those burned out on striving, this resource gently reminds us that there is no neglect in the Kingdom of God—only joyful celebration, secure identity, and a call to live rooted together in grace.

Includes:

Scripture passage (Luke 15:1–7)
Teaching content with a radical grace perspective
Group discussion and reflection questions
A strong emphasis on community, identity, and assurance

Ideal for church groups, book clubs, leadership teams, or anyone longing to experience the freedom of being one of the righteous 99—always and forever.