In this parable, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who has 100 sheep, but one wanders off and gets lost. The shepherd leaves the 99 sheep to search tirelessly for the one lost sheep, not resting until he finds it and brings it back to the flock. This parable illustrates God's relentless pursuit of the lost and His joy when even one sinner repents and returns to Him.
The lost sheep represents the outcast, the sinner, and the one who has strayed from God's path. The shepherd's actions demonstrate the infinite love and mercy of God, who will go to great lengths to seek and save the lost.