Luke 15:3

God's Word

Jesus spoke to them using this illustration:

Cross References

Isaiah 53:6

We have all strayed like sheep. Each one of us has turned to go his own way, and the Lord has laid all our sins on him.

Isaiah 65:19

I will rejoice about Jerusalem and be glad about my people. Screaming and crying will no longer be heard in the city.

Matthew 10:6

Instead, go to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel.

Matthew 13:3

Then he used stories as illustrations to tell them many things. He said, “Listen! A farmer went to plant seed.

Matthew 9:13

Learn what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifices.’ I’ve come to call sinners, not people who think they have God’s approval.”

Luke 15:2

But the Pharisees and the experts in Moses’ Teachings complained, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Luke 15:4

“Suppose a man has 100 sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the 99 sheep grazing in the pasture and look for the lost sheep until he finds it?

John 21:16

Jesus asked him again, a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus told him, “Take care of my sheep.”

Acts 21:20

When the spiritual leaders heard about everything, they praised God. They said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews are now believers, and all of them are deeply committed to Moses’ Teachings.