9. The Lost Sheep's Adventure
Matthew 18:12-14, Luke 15:1-7
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Narrator
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Once upon a time, there lived a kind and loving shepherd who was taking care of his sheep. He had a flock of 100 sheep in his beautiful meadow of grass.
Shepherd
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One, two, three, four... ninety-nine. There are only 99. One is missing. Who is missing?
Narrator
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The shepherd left his 99 sheep and went searching for the lost one. On the way, he met a rabbit.
Shepherd
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Excuse me, have you seen my lost sheep? He is a fluffy little one.
Rabbit
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No, I haven't seen him. I hope you will find your sheep.
Shepherd
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Thank you.
Narrator
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The shepherd kept walking.
Shepherd
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Where is my sheep? It's getting dark, my sheep must be so tired and scared. Where is he?
Narrator
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The shepherd continued to search and met a fox.
Shepherd
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Excuse me, have you seen my lost sheep? He is small and white.
Fox
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No, I'm sorry. I haven't seen him. But don't worry, I'll let you know as soon as I see him.
Shepherd
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Thank you.
Narrator
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The shepherd walked and walked for such a long distance, but he couldn't find his sheep. It was already dark and it started to rain.
Shepherd
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Is my sheep okay? He must be hurt. He must be wet and miserable.
Narrator
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Then, the shepherd met a deer.
Shepherd
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Have you seen my lost sheep? He is small and fluffy.
Deer
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No, I'm sorry. I haven't seen him. I'm sure you will find him soon.
Shepherd
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Thank you. Your faith gives me hope.
Narrator
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The shepherd kept walking and walking, and he met a squirrel.
Shepherd
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Excuse me, have you seen my lost sheep? I am very worried about him.
Squirrel
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No, I'm sorry. I haven't seen him. Don't lose hope!
Shepherd
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Thank you. Your encouragement strengthens me.
Narrator
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After asking around and searching, he finally heard his sheep's cry.
Lost Sheep
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Baa.
Shepherd
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Oh, there you are! I'm so glad I found you!
Lost Sheep
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Baa.
Narrator
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Suddenly, a wolf appeared!
Wolf
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I will snatch your sheep away!
Shepherd
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No, you won't! I will keep my sheep safe!
Narrator
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The shepherd bravely scared the wolf with his cane.
Shepherd
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Go away, wolf! You can't harm my sheep!
Narrator
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The wolf ran away, scared.
Lost Sheep
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Baa baa!
Narrator
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His sheep thanked the shepherd.
Shepherd
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You're welcome. Let's go home together.
Narrator
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The shepherd lovingly carried his lost sheep and returned to his home. He brought him back to the flock. All the other sheep rejoiced.
Narrator
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Even if we lose our way, God will always look for you and find you. He loves us so much.
Matthew 18:12
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What do you think a man does who has one hundred sheep and one of them gets lost? He will leave the other ninety-nine grazing on the hillside and go and look for the lost sheep.
Words from the Bible - John 10:11
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I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep.