This is the total number of sheep the shepherd had in the parable.
100
In the parable, this person represents the shepherd.
Jesus
what is sin?
sin = disobedience to God's commandments (anything we think say or do that goes against God's word)
The number of sheep that got lost.
1
The lost sheep represents this group of people.
Sinners or those who have gone astray
how is the bible split up?
Old Testament - shares about Gods relationship with his people (Israelites)
New testament - Jesus life, death and resurrection
+ beginning of the Church
This is what the shepherd did when he realized one sheep was missing.
he went to search for it
The shepherd leaving the 99 sheep to find one symbolizes this type of love.
unconditional or sacrificial love
where is the memory verse found?
The shepherd rejoiced when he found this.
the lost sheep
This animal represents people who have wandered away from God.
A sheep
what does wages mean?)
¨For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord¨ - Romans 6: 23
Wages = the price we have to pay for sin.
This is the book of the Bible where you can find the parable of the lost sheep.
the Book of Luke or Matthew
The reason why the shepherd celebrates when he finds the lost sheep.
Every individual is precious to God
What is the meaning of Romans 6:23?
That we are all sinners, and the price of sin is death. BUT, because God loves us so much, he sent his only Son to die on the cross and pay the price for our sins. and this is a FREE gift from Him, there is nothing we can do to deserve it.