What story does Jesus tell about a lost sheep?

What story does Jesus tell about a lost sheep?

Short Answer =  The Parable of the Lost Sheep

In Luke 15:1–7, Jesus tells a story about a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to go and find one that is lost, showing how much God cares about every single person.

Bible Trivia Long Answer #6

One of the most loved and memorable stories Jesus ever told is The Parable of the Lost Sheep.

In the story, a shepherd has 100 sheep — but one of them wanders off and gets lost. Instead of being satisfied with the 99 that are safe, the shepherd leaves them behind and goes searching for the one that is missing.

When he finally finds it, he doesn’t scold it or give up on it — he joyfully carries it home and celebrates.

Jesus tells this story to explain something deeply important about God’s heart:
No one is insignificant. No one is forgotten.

This parable shows that God actively seeks out those who are lost, and that even one person truly matters.

You can read the story in Luke 15:1–7 (and also in Matthew 18:12–14).

So if someone asks:

What story does Jesus tell about a lost sheep?
👉 The Parable of the Lost Sheep.