God’s heart is always for the lost, seeking to bring them back into His loving care. The Bible speaks of His relentless pursuit and calls us to share His message of hope. Today, we’ll reflect on verses that remind us of God’s love for the lost and our role in reaching out to them.
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Bible Verses About The Lost
Luke 19:10 – Jesus came to seek and save the lost
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” – Luke 19:10
Matthew 18:12-14 – God rejoices over the recovery of the lost
“What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.” – Matthew 18:12-14
Luke 15:7 – There is joy in heaven over one lost soul
“I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” – Luke 15:7
John 3:16 – God’s love reaches the lost
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
2 Peter 3:9 – God desires for none to be lost
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9
Ezekiel 34:16 – God seeks the lost and binds their wounds
“I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice.” – Ezekiel 34:16
Romans 5:8 – Christ came while we were still lost
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
Isaiah 53:6 – We all have gone astray
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” – Isaiah 53:6
John 10:14 – Jesus is the Good Shepherd for the lost
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” – John 10:14
Matthew 28:19-20 – The Great Commission to reach the lost
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” – Matthew 28:19-20
James 5:20 – Turning a sinner from the error of their way
“Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” – James 5:20
Luke 15:24 – The prodigal son returned
“For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.” – Luke 15:24
Acts 2:21 – Call on the Lord to be saved
“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Acts 2:21
Philippians 2:10-11 – Every knee will bow, including the lost
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” – Philippians 2:10-11
Luke 15:10 – Angels rejoice over the lost who are found
“In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” – Luke 15:10
Proverbs 14:12 – The way of the lost leads to death
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12
Isaiah 61:1 – Proclaiming liberty to the lost
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” – Isaiah 61:1
Jeremiah 29:13 – Seeking God leads the lost to Him
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
Matthew 9:36 – Jesus has compassion for the lost
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36
Romans 10:13 – Salvation is for everyone who believes
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Romans 10:13
1 Timothy 1:15 – Christ saves the lost sinners
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” – 1 Timothy 1:15
Matthew 28:12 – Every lost soul is worth the effort
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:12
Colossians 1:13 – God rescues the lost from darkness
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.” – Colossians 1:13
Isaiah 49:6 – Light to the lost
“He says: ‘It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.'” – Isaiah 49:6
Mark 2:17 – Jesus came to heal the lost
“On hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.'” – Mark 2:17
John 8:12 – Jesus is the light to guide the lost
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'” – John 8:12
Matthew 25:40 – Serving the least is reaching the lost
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” – Matthew 25:40