Luke 15:4
Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)
«مَنْ مِنكُم إذا كانَ لَهُ مئةُ خروفٍ، فأضاعَ واحدًا مِنها، لا يَترُكُ التّسعَةَ والتّسعينَ في البرّيّةِ ليَبحَثَ عَنِ الخَروفِ الضائِعِ حتى يَجدَهُ؟
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a scenario where someone with many sheep would leave the rest to search for one lost sheep until it is found. Jesus tells this story to illustrate how important each person is, even if they seem small compared to others.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have 100 toys and you lose one of them. Wouldn't you look everywhere to find that toy? Jesus says God feels the same way about us. He cares so much about every single person!
Historical Background
This verse is part of a longer teaching by Jesus in Luke, written around 80-100 AD for an audience familiar with Jewish and Greco-Roman culture. The parable was used to show the value God places on each individual.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this can apply when someone feels like they are not important or lost. Remember that there are people who will search tirelessly to help you find your way back, just as a shepherd would for his sheep.
Topics
lovesalvationhopeforgivenessshepherd imageryimportance of the individual
Related Verses
Matthew 18:12-14Ezekiel 34:15-16Psalm 23:1-6John 10:11-18Luke 19:10
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this verse teach about God’s care?
It teaches that God cares deeply about each individual, just as a shepherd would search tirelessly to find one lost sheep.
How can we apply the lesson of Luke 15:4 in our daily lives?
We can apply this by not giving up on others and showing care for those who feel lost or unimportant, just as God cares for each person.
Is there a similar story or verse that explains the same concept?
Yes, Matthew 18:12-14 also uses the parable of the lost sheep to illustrate how God rejoices over one sinner who repents.
What can parents teach their children from this verse?
Parents can teach that everyone is valuable and important, just like a lost toy or pet that you would search for until found, representing God’s care for each person.