LOST SHEEP

Luke 15:1-7

LOOK AT THE LENGTH HE WENT FOR THE LOST (3-4)

He left the safe for the risk.

He didn’t wait; he went.

He didn’t stop.

LOOK AT THE JOY HE HAD FOR THE FOUND (5-7)

He carries the found with joy.

He celebrates the mission with others.

He echoes the joy of heaven.

The Shepherd looked for us, now we should look like the Shepherd.

WE CANNOT WAIT. WE MUST GO.

OUR WIN IS THE MISSION UNTIL THE MISSION IS WON.

Family & Group Discussion Guide

What is something you’ve lost that caused you to panic? How did you find it? How did you feel when you found it?

How do you think the lost sheep felt?

Who might be the ‘tax collectors’ and ‘sinners’ of our day?

How do most church people respond to them? Can you give an example?

How does Granger MC respond to ‘sinners’ when they visit?

When was the last time you shared the gospel with someone? What did you say?

READ Acts 1:8. How does this passage support Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20?

Can you name unbelievers you have regular contact with in the areas that you live, work, and play?

How will you begin to “seek” them this week?

What needs to change in your life for you to have the heart of the Shepherd and seek the lost?

PRAY (by name) those in your life who are lost and need to be found by Jesus.

PRAY and ask God to send you to the lost - whatever the length.