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The Lost Sheep being carried by the shepherd
Free printable The Lost Sheep being carried by the shepherd coloring page for kids. A faith-filled Parables of Jesus design perfect for Sunday school, family devotion, and quiet time. Download and print for free.
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- PDF and PNG
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- US Letter and A4
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- Sunday school, homeschool, quiet time
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- Personal, family, classroom, church
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Create My Child's PageAbout this coloring page
A shepherd stands on a rocky hillside, holding a small lamb across his shoulders. He's smiling — clearly relieved. In the valley below, a large flock of sheep is visible, safe and grazing. The hillside is rough and steep, with rocks and sparse brush suggesting the shepherd went out of his way to find this one. The lamb is calm now, its head resting on the shepherd's shoulder. This page captures the moment of rescue in one of Jesus' most beloved parables. The rocky terrain, the distant flock, and the lamb's fur give kids varied textures while the shepherd's joy stays central.
Suggested Scripture: Luke 15:5 (NIV) — And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home.
The page is designed as a printable Christian coloring activity that can support a short Bible conversation, a family devotional moment, or a calm classroom activity.
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Create a personalized Jesus coloring pageTeaching ideas for parents and teachers
- Before coloring, ask kids why the shepherd left ninety-nine sheep to find one. Most will say "because he loved it." Then ask what that says about how God feels about each of us.
- For ages 5–7: keep it simple. The shepherd had one hundred sheep. One got lost. He left all the others to go find it. That's how much God loves every single person.
- For Sunday school: focus on the joy. The shepherd didn't come back angry — he came back celebrating. Ask, "What does it tell you about God that He celebrates when someone who was lost comes home?"
- For family devotion: read Luke 15:1–7. Ask, "Is there anyone in our family or circle of friends who feels 'lost' right now? How could we be part of bringing them home?"
Print and activity tips
- Color the hillside in rough, warm browns and grays — it should feel like a hard place to search.
- Keep the lamb in soft white tones; it's the treasure the shepherd was looking for.
- Color the distant flock in small, soft white shapes in the valley below — they're safe, but they're not the point of the story.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think the shepherd left ninety-nine sheep to find one?
- Have you ever lost something important and searched until you found it? What did it feel like when you did?
- The shepherd carries the sheep on his shoulders. Why doesn't he make it walk home?
- Jesus told this parable to people who were criticizing Him for spending time with sinners. What was He trying to say to them?
- Have you ever felt like the lost sheep? What brought you back?
