The Lost Sheep
Jesus describes a shepherd searching for one lost sheep and rejoicing when it is found.
The story in Scripture
Jesus told of a shepherd who had one hundred sheep. When one became lost, the shepherd searched until he found it. He joyfully carried it home and celebrated with others.
Read it together in your Bible: Luke 15:1–7.
What we learn
Every person matters to God, and He rejoices when someone returns to Him.
Talk about it
- Why did the shepherd search for one sheep?
- How did the shepherd respond when he found it?
- What does this story teach about God’s care?
Try this activity
Hide a paper sheep for your learner to find, then discuss how it feels to recover something valuable.
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