II. The motivation for finding lost sheep

A. Everyone is important.
B. God cares for us and desires that everyone be saved.

"The Lord is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."

—II Peter 3:9

III. Qualities of one seeking lost sheep

A. Thoroughness (v. 4) "until He finds it"

B. Tenderness (v. 5) "on his shoulders"

C. Joyfulness (v. 5-7)