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Bible story for kids · Luke 15:3-7
The Lost Sheep
Jesus told a story about a shepherd with one hundred sheep. When one wandered away, he left the ninety-nine and searched until he found it. He carried it home on his shoulders, rejoicing, and called his friends to celebrate.
Key verse
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.Luke 15:6 (KJV)
What it teaches
Every single person matters to God.
Talk about it together
- How many sheep did the shepherd have?
- What did he do when he found the lost one?
- How does God feel about you?
Read the full story in your Bible: Luke 15:3-7. This page retells it in simple words for young children.
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