21 Days of Family Devotions - Day 9: Parable of the Lost Sheep

Today’s lesson is about the parable of the lost sheep.

Read the Passage: Luke 15:1-7

[1] Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. [2] And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”

[3] So he told them this parable: [4] “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? [5] And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. [6] And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ [7] Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Watch the Video:

Tell the Story: CLICK HERE to view the story slides

NOTE: If you click on the first slide it will go full screen and a script will be on the bottom of the screen.

Discuss the Questions:

Do you remember what a parable is? (A story Jesus told to illustrate/show a spiritual truth)
Why were the Scribes and Pharisees made at Jesus this time? (Because he hung out with “sinners”)
The Scribes and Pharisees didn’t think that they were sinners, were they right? (No. Read Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,)
How many sheep did the shepherd have? (100)
What happened to the sheep? (One got lost)
What did the shepherd do? (Went out and found the lost sheep)
What did everyone do when they found out the shepherd found his lost sheep? (Cheered)
In this parable, who is the Shepherd? (Jesus)
In this parable, who are the sheep? (Us)
Why did Jesus tell this parable? (So that we would know that each one of us is important to God. He will search for us and there will be a party in heaven when we trust Him as our Savior.)

Have some Fun: