Parable of the Lost Sheep

What is the main message of the parable of the lost sheep?

• God values each person and does not want anyone to be lost.

• Shepherds are important in society.

• Sheep are valuable animals.

• The kingdom of heaven is only for the righteous.

Match the following numbers with the number of sheep the shepherd had:

• Number of sheep in the first pen

• Fifty

• Number of sheep in the third pen

• Ninety-nine

• Number of sheep in the second pen

• Seventy-five

• Number of sheep in the fourth pen

• One hundred

In Matthew's account, who does Jesus have stand in front of the audience while telling the parable?

• A shepherd

• A Pharisee

• A little child

• A sinner

What did the Pharisees not understand about Jesus spending time with sinners?

• They thought sinners were more important.

• They believed Jesus should spend time with the righteous.

• They thought Jesus should avoid everyone.

• They believed Jesus should only teach in the temple.

What is the suggested emphasis of the parable of the lost sheep?

• The importance of wealth

• The value of hard work

• The significance of each person to God

• The necessity of following rules

What is the memory verse associated with the parable of the lost sheep?

• "You made my whole being. You formed me in my mother's body. I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What you have done is wonderful. I know this very well." Psalm 139:13-14, ICB

• "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalm 23:1

• "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

• "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." John 10:11

What did Jesus want to show by telling the parable of the lost sheep in Luke's account?

• That he should spend more time with the Pharisees

• That he loves each and every sinner

• That he should avoid sinners

• That he should only spend time with the righteous

Match the following animals with the regions they are known to roam:

• Hills of Palestine

• Lions, tigers, bears, and wolves

• North American Forests

• Bears, leopards, jackals, and hyenas

• African Savannas

• Deer, rabbits, foxes, and wolves

• Asian Jungles

• Elephants, rhinos, hippos, and lions

A shepherd would often (a)   if a sheep fell down a crevice.

• Leave it there
• Call for help
• Climb down and pull it to safety
• Ignore it

According to the text, what is the shepherd's goal for each sheep?

• To sell them

• To keep every one of them safe

• To train them for shows

• To let them roam freely