Love this lesson? Find even more activity and teaching ideas in 13 Very Amazing Animals and How God Used Them. In what ways do you think we’re like sheep? In what ways have you seen Jesus love you this past week or have you not seen that?.Jesus is saying He’s a shepherd-a good one.Each shepherd looks after from about 1200 to 3000 sheep. Use the following questions to guide discussion. A single sheep that constantly moves out and away from the others is the certain target of predators, and often is at risk of wandering out of sight (over a hill, into the brush, etc.) in terrain where the shepherd is unable to count the sheep properly. Share the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3–7). Let’s hear how Jesus explained His love in a story He told about a shepherd and an especially high-maintenance sheep. SAY: Jesus would do whatever it takes to help you. Who in your life is so important to you that you’d do anything to help the person?.The key theme of this Sunday’s Gospel is the. Why do you think that person cares so much? SCRIPTURES & ART: The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep are long constants in the tradition of Christian sacred art, going back even to the catacombs.My burden is for the lost sheep but I also envision 2022 to be the Year of the Shepherd. Who in your life is like that shepherd-always ready to help, no matter what? This is my vision and burden for the global church in 2022.In all sorts of weather, day or night, the shepherd is there, ready to help. You have to go get them so you can keep them safe … starting now!Īfter all the sheep have been turned into shepherds, play again-this time with the sheep having to scoot too.Īfter the game has ended, SAY: A good shepherd does whatever it takes to care for his or her sheep. That means they can fall off cliffs or get eaten by wolves. The goal of the game is for the shepherd to tag sheep who, once touched, become shepherds themselves and join in trying to touch sheep. The shepherd can go anywhere too but has to scoot on his or her bottom to get there. The rest of the kids will be sheep.Įxplain that the sheep have to be on all fours and can go anywhere in the pasture. The first 400 sheep were a big, fluffy cushion for the other sheep. The first 400 fell to their death in a ravine, but the remaining 1100 were saved because the first 400 broke the fall. Time: about 10 minutesĭefine the boundaries of your “pasture” playing area by laying string on the floor.Īsk for a volunteer-that person will be the shepherd. In Eastern Turkey, about 1500 unattended sheep fell off a cliff while the shepherds were eating breakfast far away from the flock. Lesson Theme: God Loves Us Activity: Scooting Shepherd Bible Story: Parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:3–7) Animal: Sheep
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