The parable of the lost sheep

Matthew 18:10-14

Memory verse: Matthew 18:11

The parable of the lost sheep

http://children.calvarychapel.com/site/pdf/New/Curr203.pdf

Discussion questions

1. Why do you think Jesus told the people this story?
2. Who are the sheep in the story?
3. Who is the shepherd?
4. Do you think everyone is valuable to God?
5. Does He want anyone to be lost?
6. How can we help God find the lost?

Lost sheep craft – could be used to make a game

http://www.makingfriends.com/biblecrafts/lostsheep.htm

The shepherd knows his sheep

http://www.dltk-bible.com/shepherd_rhyme.htm

A picture of a lamb to print and fill in with cotton balls or use as a template to make a bean bag.

http://www.dltk-kids.com/t/miscellaneous/blamb.html

Shepherd coloring page

http://www.first-school.ws/t/cp_bible/lost-lamb-t.htm

Sheep maze

http://www.maxipraise.com/mpkids/MAZES/SHEEP.html

The lost lamb coloring page

Snack – make cupcakes with a hidden surprise center for them to find (something edible)