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Who was the audience for the parable of the lost sheep?
Luke is a Gospel written to a Gentile audience, perhaps the lost sheep in this parable are referring to Gentiles who are lost themselves.
Why did Jesus tell the parable of the lost sheep?
Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep to show that the Kingdom of God is accessible to all, even those who were sinners or strayed from God’s path. He uses the example of a shepherd (God) who has 100 sheep and one goes missing.
Who is referred to as the shepherd in the parable?
As in the analogy of the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the shepherd, thus identifying himself with the image of God as a shepherd searching for stray sheep in Ezekiel Ezekiel 34:11–16. The image of God rejoicing at the recovery of lost sinners contrasts with the criticism of the religious leaders which prompted the parable.
Who does the lost sheep represent?
The lost sheep or coin represents a lost human being. As in the analogy of the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the shepherd, thus identifying himself with the image of God as a shepherd searching for stray sheep in Ezekiel Ezekiel 34:11–16.
Why did Jesus teach in parables?
When asked by the disciples why he used parables, Jesus said that he would fulfill the words of the prophet and reveal the mysteries from the foundation of the world. This important message can be found in most of the parables.
Who are the characters in the parable of the lost sheep?
The ninety-nine sheep in the story represent self-righteous people—the Pharisees. These people keep all the rules and laws but bring no joy to heaven. God cares about lost sinners who will admit they are lost and turn back to him. The Good Shepherd seeks after people who recognize they are lost and in need of a Savior.
What did Jesus say about sheep?
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them… I lay down my life for the sheep” (John 10:11-15 ESV).
What did Jesus say about the lost sheep?
Why did Jesus use sheep and goats?
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats is found in Matthew 25:31-46. In this parable , Jesus uses the example of a shepherd who separates his sheep from his goats in order to help his followers understand what judgement will be like.
Where does the parable of the Lost Sheep take place?
The parable is found in Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and is in response to Jesus being criticized and attacked by the religious leaders for “eating with sinners”. Jesus stops the crowd and begins to tell a story of how a shepherd left his flock of 99 sheep to go find one lost sheep.
What did Jesus do with the Lost Sheep?
Then, with joy in his heart, he would put it on his shoulders, take it home, and tell his friends and neighbors to rejoice with him, because he had found his lost sheep. Jesus concluded by telling them there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who do not need to repent.
Who is the Good Shepherd in the Bible?
Sheep have an instinctive tendency to wander. If the shepherd did not go out and seek this lost creature, it would not have found its way back on its own. Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd in John 10:11-18, who not only searches for lost sheep (sinners) but who lays down his life for them.
Who are the ninety nine sheep in the Bible?
The ninety-nine sheep in the story represent self-righteous people—the Pharisees. These people keep all the rules and laws but bring no joy to heaven. God cares about lost sinners who will admit they are lost and turn back to him. The Good Shepherd seeks after people who recognize they are lost and in need of a Savior.