Soma Spokane Sermons

A parable is a short story or metaphor, drawn from familiar cultural context and experience, and prompted by Jesus’ need to explain himself and his ministry. Each week this summer we'll explore one of Jesus' parables, asking what it is meant to teach us about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. In this week's parable, Jesus tells his followers a story of a shepherd leaving 99 sheep to seek and find one lost sheep. He invites his followers into humility and vulnerability of the lifestyle of the sheep. He wants complete dependence, without the air of pride and entitlement.