Thematic Bible: Lost
Thematic Bible
Lost » Power » Sheep
"Israel is a scattered flock, driven out by lions. The first to devour him was the king of Assyria, and then afterward King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon gnawed his bones.
You were "like sheep that kept going astray," but now you have returned to the shepherd and overseer of your souls.
When he saw the crowds, he was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
But he replied, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel."
My people have become lost sheep. Their shepherds have led them astray, turning them toward the mountains. They go from mountain to hill. They have forgotten their resting place.
My sheep have gone wandering on all of the mountains, on all of the hills, and throughout every high place in the whole world, with no one to look for them or go out in search of them.
"What do you think? If a man has 100 sheep and one of them strays, he leaves the 99 in the hills and goes to look for the one that has strayed, doesn't he?
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Then he came back to the disciples and told them, "You might as well keep on sleeping and resting. Look! The time is near for the Son of Man to be betrayed into the hands of sinners.
When he went back to the disciples, he found them asleep. He told Peter, "So, you men couldn't stay awake with me for one hour, could you? All of you must stay awake and pray that you won't be tempted. The spirit is indeed willing, but the body is weak."
Lost » Opportunity » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
It was the evening of the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them. He told them, "Peace be with you."
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
"Then they will reply, "Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or as a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and didn't help you?' Then he will say to them, "I tell all of you with certainty, since you didn't do it for one of the least important of these, you didn't do it for me.'
Lost » Opportunity » For investment - by the one-talented man
"His master answered him, "You evil and lazy servant! So you knew that I harvested where I haven't planted and gathered where I haven't scattered any seed? Then you should've invested my money with the bankers. When I returned, I would've received my money back with interest.'
Lost » Opportunity » For complete victory - by a half-hearted king
At this, the man of God became angry at him and told him, "You should have struck five or six times! Then you would have attacked Aram until you would have destroyed it! But as it is now, you'll defeat Aram only three times!"
Lost » Opportunity » For providing oil - by the foolish virgins
"While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed.
Lost » Opportunity » For accepting Christ- by jerusalem
When he came closer and saw the city, he began to grieve over it: "If you had only known today what could have brought you peace! But now it is hidden from your sight,
Lost » Opportunity » For repentance - by israel
The harvest is past, the summer has ended, and we haven't been delivered.