It is the parable of the lost sheep.
The parable of the lost sheep is found in few of the gospels like both Matthew ad John also have it.
The parable of the lost sheep is found in few of the gospels like both Matthew ad John also have it.
Jesus was addressing the parable to all the Jews around him, as he did not want anyone lost.
This parable is found in the New Testament book of Luke chapter 15 verses 3-7. The first verse tell us who the audience is: Luke 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him.
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In the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd represents God or Jesus, who goes out in search of the one lost sheep, symbolizing the care and love that God has for each individual. This parable highlights the importance of seeking out and rescuing those who have strayed from the right path.
The parable of the lost sheep, is refereeing to sheep being us sinful man, who has gone a stray and the shepherd is God, looking for each of us sinful an to return to God.
It doesn't refer to any sacrament the parable is about the nation of Israel. The parable of the Lost Son is in a group of three parables - The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and the Lost Son. These three parables are about God's love for people who are lost and, in the context of the parables, God's love for the 'lost' nation of Israel. The father in the parable represents God. The youngest son represents Israel and the oldest son represents the Pharisees and the scribes. The parable was told because of the attitudes of the scribes and Pharisees. Both of these groups were self righteous and rejected Jesus. This parable along with the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep, are rebukes to the scribes and Pharisees.
It's a religious,Bible thing. The Parable of the Lost Sheep is one of the parables of Jesus in Luke 15:3-7
In the Bible, the parable of the lost sheep is found in the book of Matthew (Matthew 18:12-14) and Luke (Luke 15:4-7). In the parable, Jesus refers to the lost sheep as a metaphor for sinners who have strayed from God's path. God is symbolized as the shepherd who leaves the 99 sheep to search for and rescue the one lost sheep, demonstrating his love and care for those who have gone astray.
Matthew 18:21-35 - a Parable of 2 Servants Luke 15:11-31 - The Prodigal Son Luke 15:1-7 - Parable of the Lost Sheep