The Lost Sheep

You Just Lost One 

Scripture:

Psalm 23:1

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 

Objective: 
To understand that Jesus cares about everyone.

Key Word(s):
Care: show concern 
Parable: a story that makes a moral story easier to understand 
Shepard: A person that watches and cares for the sheep (example: David)

Lesson: 
Luke 15:1-7

• Jesus told the parable of the "Lost Sheep" to men called tax collectors and Pharisees.
• The Pharisees thought that Jesus should not eat or talk with sinners.
• Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep to explain why he hung around questionable people.
• Jesus said, "Suppose one of you have a hundred sheep and lost one of them."
• Jesus asks the question, "Do you leave the ninety-nine sheep and go find the one sheep until you find it?"
• When the shepherd finds the one sheep he is so excited he carries the sheep all the way home.
• Meaning of parable: Jesus rejoices over one sheep that is lost and found, then over ninety-nine sheep that feel they are perfect. (the ninety-nine sheep represents the Pharisees and tax collectors).

Key Points:

1. Jesus loves all of us even when we sin or get lost.
2. Jesus told parables on topics that were close to his heart.
3. The Pharisees and tax collectors could not understand why Jesus would want to dwell with sinners.

Characteristics of sheep:

Can live in hot/cold climate

Eat grass leaves and twigs 

Wolves, coyotes, and some dogs prey on sheep

Follow rather than lead

Know shepherd's voice

Know shepherd's face and faces of the sheep in their flock.

Duties of shepherd:

Lead sheep to green pastures.

Teachers: Jessica Jones