Parable of the Lost Sheep — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on parable of the lost sheep, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Luke 15:4 (KJV)
How many sheep did the man have?
Answer: 100
Study note. What man of you, having an hundred sheep…
Lesson 2 · Luke 15:4 (KJV)
How many were lost?
Answer: One
Study note. If he lose one of them.
Lesson 3 · Luke 15:4 (KJV)
What did the shepherd do with the ninety and nine?
Answer: Left them in the wilderness
Study note. Doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness.
Lesson 4 · Luke 15:5 (KJV)
What did he do when he found the sheep?
Answer: Layeth it on his shoulders
Study note. He layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Lesson 5 · Luke 15:6 (KJV)
Whom does he call when he comes home?
Answer: His friends and neighbours
Study note. He calleth together his friends and neighbours.
Lesson 6 · Luke 15:6 (KJV)
What does he say to them?
Answer: Rejoice with me
Study note. Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Lesson 7 · Luke 15:7 (KJV)
Over what does heaven rejoice?
Answer: One sinner that repenteth
Study note. Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.
Lesson 8 · Luke 15:7 (KJV)
How many just persons need no repentance, by comparison?
Answer: Ninety and nine
Study note. More than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Lesson 9 · John 10:11 (KJV)
Who is the Good Shepherd?
Answer: Jesus
Study note. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
Lesson 10 · Luke 15:2 (KJV)
What audience prompted Jesus to tell this parable?
Answer: Pharisees and scribes murmuring
Study note. The Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does parable of the lost sheep point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?