3-5 years, 6-11 years

The lost sheep

In the story of the lost sheep, we see a shepherd who had 100 sheep but lost one! He wasn’t satisfied with just 99—he kept looking for the last one, and he was overjoyed when he found that sheep again.

Resources

Film—The lost sheep

Film—The lost sheep

Poster—The lost sheep

What should the children remember from this?   

  • Jesus loves us and cares deeply for us.  
  • Every single person is incredibly valuable.  
  • Jesus calls us and wants us to be with Him and feel safe.   

Questions for discussion

Bible verses

“So He spoke this parable to them, saying: ‘What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, “Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!” I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.'”

Luke 15:3–7

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28
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