S + K - Parable of the Lost Sheep

Question 1

What is shown in the Parable of the Lost Sheep?

Answer 1

The need to respond to God

Question 2

God does not simply what? but what does he do?

Answer 2

Wait for people to find him

- He actively helps those who are looking for him

Question 3

When is God’s joy complete?

Answer 3

When a lost sinner is found

Question 4

Quote?

Answer 4

“…there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent” (Luke)

Question 5

What other Parable is the Parable of the Lost Sheep similar to?

Answer 5

the Parable of the Lost Coin

Question 6

What happens in the Parable of the Lost Coin?

Answer 6

A woman with ten silver coins loses one

• she sweeps the whole house until she finds it
• just as God will seek out the repentant sinner - and then rejoices

Question 7

In Judaism what was accepted?

Answer 7

That God would welcome back the a lost sinner

Question 8

But what was unique about Jesus’ teaching?

Answer 8

The notion that God would actually take the initiative and seek the lost sinner himself