1. Three stories – common elements Someone/ something lost Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

2. Three stories – common elements Someone/ something lost Lost thing is sought Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

3. Three stories – common elements Someone/ something lost Lost thing is sought Lost thing is found Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

4. Three stories – common elements Someone/ something lost Lost thing is sought Lost thing is found Great celebrations as a result! Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

5. Three stories – differences Sheep are stupid Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

6. Three stories – differences Sheep are stupid Coin is helpless Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

7. Three stories – differences Sheep are stupid Coin is helpless Son(s) are wilful Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

8. Three stories of rescue 1.Jesus the good shepherd seeks the lost 2.The Holy Spirit sends out his light in convicting the world of sin, righteousness and judgement 3.The father welcomes the returning, repentant sinner Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

9. Younger Son Blatant rebel Wants his father dead Squanders his inheritence Repents Is welcomed back Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )

10. Elder Son Secret rebel Calls himself a slave Wants his father’s things more than the father Will he repent? Lost sheep, lost coin, lost son(s )