Parables of Jesus: The Lost Sheep

What is the parable of the Lost Sheep about?

• It emphasizes God's love and care for each individual.

• It is about the importance of eating healthy

• It is about the history of ancient civilizations

• It is about the benefits of exercise

How many sheep did the shepherd have?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 75

How many sheep did the shepherd leave to look for the lost one?

• 99

• 75

• 100

• 50

Where did the shepherd find the lost sheep?

• In the wilderness

• At the market

• In the mountains

• In the city

What did the shepherd do when he found the lost sheep?

• The shepherd ignored the lost sheep and continued with the rest of the flock

• The shepherd sold the lost sheep to someone else

• The shepherd scolded the lost sheep for wandering off

• The shepherd rejoiced and carried the lost sheep back to the flock.

What lesson do we learn from the parable of the Lost Sheep?

• The lesson is that the sheep should have been more responsible and not gotten lost

• God cares for each individual and rejoices when a lost person is found

• The lesson is that the shepherd should have just let the lost sheep figure it out on its own

• The lesson is to never leave the 99 to find the 1

Why do you think Jesus told this parable?

• To demonstrate the value of material possessions

• To illustrate the importance of seeking out and saving those who are lost.

• To show the importance of staying with the flock

• To emphasize the need for punishment of the lost

How does the parable of the Lost Sheep show God's love for us?

• God doesn't care about those who are lost

• God only loves those who are already found

• The parable of the Lost Sheep has nothing to do with God's love

• God seeks out and rejoices over each individual who is lost and then found.

What does the parable of the Lost Sheep teach us about forgiveness?

• Forgiveness involves seeking out and welcoming back those who have strayed or made mistakes.

• Forgiveness is unnecessary because people should be responsible for their own actions

• Forgiveness is only for those who have never made a mistake

• Forgiveness means never holding anyone accountable for their actions

How can we apply the lesson of the Lost Sheep in our own lives?

• By being indifferent to the needs of those who are lost

• By showing compassion and seeking out those who are lost or in need of help.

• By ignoring those who are lost and focusing only on ourselves

• By giving up on those who are lost and assuming they can't be helped