EARLY FIRE WINE
September 23, 2025
Topic:
PARABLES (12) – By B.B. John
In Matthew 18:12–14, Jesus delivered the Parable of the Lost Sheep, where a shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find the one that wandered off, and greatly rejoices when he finds it.
"What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.” (Matt. 18:12–14)
This parable speaks of God’s love and mercy for all who believe in Him. Here are the lessons to learn:
BIG LESSONS
1. It reveals the heartbeat of God: His mission is to pursue the lost and rescue the perishing. Yes, Christ is the Good Shepherd. He does not want any of His sheep to be lost or perish. Just as a loving shepherd seeks the one lost sheep, He seeks the lost, restores the strayed, and brings back the wandering.
2. It shows God’s high value for every soul: The parable reminds us that the Lord loves and treasures each one of us. You are not insignificant or too small for Him to seek. You are precious, important, and deeply valued by Him. God is personally concerned about you!
3. It teaches restoration over exclusion: As God’s people, we are called to value restoration above exclusion, and forgiveness above condemnation. The Lord rejoices every time a lost soul returns, a fallen saint is restored, or a wanderer is reconciled. Yes, He is happier over one strayed sheep brought back home than over the ninety-nine who never wandered.
4. It calls believers to care for the straying: Like the shepherd, we are commanded to care for those who wander away, not despising or neglecting them. We must value disciples of Christ as God values them. Like heaven, we should rejoice at repentance, salvation, reconciliation, and restoration—celebrating every soul brought back to God’s fold.
Main Text:
Matthew 18:12–14
Memory Verse:
Matthew 18:14
Remain blessed as you read. May this be your week of uncommon feats in Jesus’ name.
EARLY FIRE WINE is a publication of Jesus Flaminglamps Ministries.
September 23, 2025
Topic:
PARABLES (12) – By B.B. John
In Matthew 18:12–14, Jesus delivered the Parable of the Lost Sheep, where a shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find the one that wandered off, and greatly rejoices when he finds it.
"What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.” (Matt. 18:12–14)
This parable speaks of God’s love and mercy for all who believe in Him. Here are the lessons to learn:
BIG LESSONS
1. It reveals the heartbeat of God: His mission is to pursue the lost and rescue the perishing. Yes, Christ is the Good Shepherd. He does not want any of His sheep to be lost or perish. Just as a loving shepherd seeks the one lost sheep, He seeks the lost, restores the strayed, and brings back the wandering.
2. It shows God’s high value for every soul: The parable reminds us that the Lord loves and treasures each one of us. You are not insignificant or too small for Him to seek. You are precious, important, and deeply valued by Him. God is personally concerned about you!
3. It teaches restoration over exclusion: As God’s people, we are called to value restoration above exclusion, and forgiveness above condemnation. The Lord rejoices every time a lost soul returns, a fallen saint is restored, or a wanderer is reconciled. Yes, He is happier over one strayed sheep brought back home than over the ninety-nine who never wandered.
4. It calls believers to care for the straying: Like the shepherd, we are commanded to care for those who wander away, not despising or neglecting them. We must value disciples of Christ as God values them. Like heaven, we should rejoice at repentance, salvation, reconciliation, and restoration—celebrating every soul brought back to God’s fold.
Main Text:
Matthew 18:12–14
Memory Verse:
Matthew 18:14
Remain blessed as you read. May this be your week of uncommon feats in Jesus’ name.
EARLY FIRE WINE is a publication of Jesus Flaminglamps Ministries.
EARLY FIRE 🔥 WINE
September 23, 2025
Topic:
PARABLES (12) – By B.B. John
In Matthew 18:12–14, Jesus delivered the Parable of the Lost Sheep, where a shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find the one that wandered off, and greatly rejoices when he finds it.
"What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.” (Matt. 18:12–14)
This parable speaks of God’s love and mercy for all who believe in Him. Here are the lessons to learn:
BIG LESSONS
1. It reveals the heartbeat of God: His mission is to pursue the lost and rescue the perishing. Yes, Christ is the Good Shepherd. He does not want any of His sheep to be lost or perish. Just as a loving shepherd seeks the one lost sheep, He seeks the lost, restores the strayed, and brings back the wandering.
2. It shows God’s high value for every soul: The parable reminds us that the Lord loves and treasures each one of us. You are not insignificant or too small for Him to seek. You are precious, important, and deeply valued by Him. God is personally concerned about you!
3. It teaches restoration over exclusion: As God’s people, we are called to value restoration above exclusion, and forgiveness above condemnation. The Lord rejoices every time a lost soul returns, a fallen saint is restored, or a wanderer is reconciled. Yes, He is happier over one strayed sheep brought back home than over the ninety-nine who never wandered.
4. It calls believers to care for the straying: Like the shepherd, we are commanded to care for those who wander away, not despising or neglecting them. We must value disciples of Christ as God values them. Like heaven, we should rejoice at repentance, salvation, reconciliation, and restoration—celebrating every soul brought back to God’s fold.
Main Text:
Matthew 18:12–14
Memory Verse:
Matthew 18:14
Remain blessed as you read. May this be your week of uncommon feats in Jesus’ name.
EARLY FIRE 🔥 WINE is a publication of Jesus Flaminglamps Ministries.
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