Parable #7: The Lost Sheep

THE LOST SHEEP | Luke 15:1-9

Luke chapter 15 is what I am calling “GOD’S LOST AND FOUND CHAPTER”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with publicans and sinners. Jesus doesn’t deny this but rather confirms it by giving them three examples of His love for those who are unlovable and unworthy.

What He’s actually doing is using this opportunity to once again state His mission of coming “to call, not the righteous, but sinners to repentance”.

The three illustrations He uses to do that are of: A LOST SHEEP; LOST SILVER; A LOST SON

This morning I want to begin discussing this parable by revealing the first illustration, that of THE LOST SHEEP.