Luke 15:1-7

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The Story of the Lost Sheep

1 The tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear Jesus.

2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law were whispering among themselves. They said, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."

3 Then Jesus told them a story.

4 He said, "Suppose one of you has 100 sheep and loses one of them. Won't he leave the 99 in the open country? Won't he go and look for the one lost sheep until he finds it?

5 When he finds it, he will joyfully put it on his shoulders

6 and go home. Then he will call his friends and neighbors together. He will say, 'Be joyful with me. I have found my lost sheep.'

7 "I tell you, it will be the same in heaven. There will be great joy when one sinner turns away from sin. Yes, there will be more joy than for 99 godly people who do not need to turn away from their sins.

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Parable Of The Lost Sheep - 3B

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God’s love is everlasting. He is our Shepherd, and when we’re lost, it is the most pressing thing on His mind. He is our creator, and our security is in Him.

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Parable Of The Lost Sheep - 3A

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches in this parable, that Jesus’ desire is for us to have unity and joy through Him. The Good Shepherd’s desire is for us to be found by Him.

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Parable Of The Lost Sheep - 2B

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God’s grace and concern for His sheep shows His favor for us. His favor is immeasurable and limitless, and He knows us better than we know ourselves.

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Parable Of The Lost Sheep - 2A

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God’s concern for us is unquestionable. And, just as sheep are easily overwhelmed, and tend to collapse under pressure, we too need God to see us through.

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Parable Of The Lost Sheep - 1B

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that the existence of sheep defies explanation. They don’t do well on their own, especially when they wander away. Just as sheep are 100% dependent on the shepherd for survival, we are 100% dependent on God.

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Parable Of The Lost Sheep - 1A

Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that just as a shepherd cares for his sheep individually, Jesus, The Good Shepherd sees us as lost sheep and His compassion over each and every one of us is personal.

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