Of course, the irony—which most of us miss in the parable—is that the “good” shepherd LEAVES the 99 out in the wilderness, and goes home to boast and party over the fact that he lost a sheep and just managed to fine one—out of the 100.
Of course, the irony—which most of us miss in the parable—is that the “good” shepherd LEAVES the 99 out in the wilderness, and goes home to boast and party over the fact that he lost a sheep and just managed to fine one—out of the 100.