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Joy when the lost is found

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A joyful shepherd carries the found sheep across his shoulders in a simple wilderness setting, illustrating Luke 15:5-6.

The Shepherd Carries the Found Sheep

Luke 15:1-7

Illustration concept of the father seeing his returning younger son, running to embrace and kiss him near the father’s house as the son begins an honest confession.

A Compassionate Welcome

Luke 15:11-32

A shepherd searches the wilderness for one missing sheep while ninety-nine sheep remain together in the background.

The Shepherd Searches for One

Luke 15:1-7

The father’s servants bring a robe, ring, and sandals for the returning younger son at the father’s house.

Restored to the Family

Luke 15:11-32

A shepherd welcomes friends and neighbors to rejoice with him at home because his lost sheep has been found.

Rejoice With Me

Luke 15:1-7

The younger son from Jesus’ parable choosing to return along a path toward his father’s house.

Choosing to Return

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus speaking to people gathered around Him while a shepherd searches for one lost sheep among one hundred sheep in the wilderness.

Jesus Asks the Shepherd Question

Luke 15:1-7

The younger son in a citizen’s fields feeding pigs during a severe famine, longing for food in a distant country.

In Need Far from Home

Luke 15:11-32

Jesus teaching about one repentant person turning back to God, with ninety-nine righteous people represented respectfully in a bright heavenly setting.

Joy When One Turns Back

Luke 15:1-7

The younger son gathers his property and travels away from his family’s property along a path toward a distant country.

The Distant Country

Luke 15:11-32

A father with his younger and older sons at their family property as the younger son asks for his share and the father divides the property.

The Father Divides the Property

Luke 15:11-32

The older son approaches his father’s house from the field, hears music and dancing, and learns from a servant that his younger brother has returned safely and a celebration has begun.

Music at the House

Luke 15:11-32

The older son stands outside the father’s house while his father comes out to plead with him about the celebration for his returning brother.

A Difficult Conversation

Luke 15:11-32

The father speaks with the older son beside the father’s house and property, explaining why celebrating the returning brother is fitting.

An Invitation to Rejoice

Luke 15:11-32