Jesus tells a story about a sheep

20. Jesus tells a story about a sheep

Luke 15:1-7 , John 10:1 –10, Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 49:16

Jesus loved telling stories. Here is one of them:

A shepherd had a hundred sheep. One day one of them got lost. The shepherd immediately went to look for it. He had to search far and wide, but finally he found the scared and tired sheep. The shepherd was so glad to have found it, that he lifted the sheep onto his shoulders and carried it home.

When he arrived home they had a party to show how happy they were to have the lost sheep back again.

Jesus then said to the people who were listening to Him, ‘I am the Good Shepherd, and you are My sheep. I take care of you. A good shepherd knows the names of his sheep. I know your names too!’

The Bible teaches us that God loves His children. He knows all of us by name.

Remember the Bible story:

Turn back to the picture on the previous page and tell the story. Count the sheep in the picture.

How is the lost sheep feeling?

How is the shepherd feeling?

Jesus loves you, and He knows your name.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Thank You for loving me. You know my name, and You never forget about me. My name is written upon Your hand. Amen

Activity:

Write your name down on a piece of cardboard.

Then make a mud print of your hand, and place it over your name. Leave the mud to dry.

Each time you look at the handprint, remember: My name is written upon God’s hand. He knows my name and He will never forget about me!