Bible Stories for Kids › Week 31: Stories Jesus Told › Day 214

The Lost Sheep

A Bible story for kids from Luke 15:1–7. Day 214 of 365.

Jesus told a story about a shepherd who had 100 sheep.

One little sheep got lost! The shepherd left the 99 sheep and went looking everywhere for the lost one.

When he found it, he carried it home on his shoulders and threw a party! Jesus said heaven has a party every time one person comes back to God.

Key Verse

Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.Luke 15:6, ESV

Talk About It

Have you ever been lost? How did it feel to be found?

Story Questions

How many sheep did the shepherd have?

100

What did the shepherd do when one was lost?

Went looking for it

What happens in heaven when someone comes back to God?

A party

Try This Today

Hide a toy sheep (or any toy) and have everyone search for it. Celebrate when it's found!

Pray Together

Jesus, thank you for coming to find me. I'm so glad I'm yours. Amen.