The Parable of the Lost Sheep is a story that describes our sinful nature and the love of our Great Savior. It is a story of redemption. Jesus tells a parable of a shepherd who goes out looking for his one lost sheep. He has 100 sheep but leaves them to go searching for the one that wandered away. Just like the shepherd’s sheep, we belong to the Lord. He is our shepherd and cares for us like no other. When we go astray, He comes looking for us. Use the FREE resources below to learn how this parable can be used to teach your children about repentance and the Lord’s unfailing love.
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Besides reading the story of the lost sheep in the Bible, which can be found in Luke 15: 1-7, this storybook is an awesome resource to share with younger ears. The author, Anthony DeStafano, is a gifted story teller and the illustrations are appropriate for little eyes. In the end, the author’s words are a beautiful reminder of God’s grace. The Sheep That No One Could Find is a must for those that teach Sunday School or children’s church.
For those of you unable to get your hands on a hard copy of The Sheep That No One Could Find, you may be interested in this read aloud offered on YouTube.
This slideshow can be used to teach a large group about the parable of the lost sheep. It is an excellent visual. For those looking to explain the story to a younger group, this reader may be just what you need. It will help you teach children how to ask God for forgiveness when they sin.
This simple Sheep Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for little hands. For those of you homeschooling your whole brood, this craft is suitable for toddlers all the way to middle elementary age. Besides the printable, all you need is goggle eyes, glue, crayons, and some cotton balls.
This quick video does a thorough job at giving an explanation of the parable of the lost sheep. It explains in yet another way what the parable means and why Jesus spoke it. Your child may resonate more with this visual than some of the other story methods.
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