"The Lost Sheep" Luke 15:1-7 I. A Painful Discovery v.4 A. The lost one draws out the sympathy and desire of His soul. B. The lost one shows the willingness of the Savior II. AN Altered Purpose v.4 A. To be out of His count is to be Lost B. The Shepherd goes forth in humiliation, agony, and death II. AN Altered Purpose v.4 C. He doesn’t seek the lost sheep because of its value – but because of His LOVE! III. A patient search v.4 A, There is no turning back by the Shepherd. B. Christ is determined to find the lost ones! III. A patient search v.4 C. The lost will be drawn by the Grace of His Cross…A. or by the Power of His Throne! IV. Joyful finding v.5 A. To find the Lost brings gladness to His gracious heart. B. The weary one finds himself alone with the gentle Shepherd! IV. Joyful finding v.5 C. The sheep and the Shepherd rejoice in each other! V. A Restful Journey v.5 A. The weary found a resting place! B. The Lord carries the lamb every step of the way. V. A Restful Journey v.5 C. The sheep Rests on the ONE Who is both willing and able to SAVE! D. The Sheep is on His shoulders - a place of Strength and Safety! VI. A happy home v.6 A. When the Shepherd goes Home, He will take the sheep with Him. B. He comes rejoicing! VI. A happy home v.6 C. The Redeemed rejoice – Friends and neighbors! D. All rejoice over sinners repenting!