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The Lost Coin for Kids: Bible Story & Printables

The story in a nutshell

Jesus asked what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, would not light a candle, sweep the house and seek diligently till she find it. Then she called her friends and her neighbours together, saying, "Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost." Jesus said there is "joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."

Read it: Luke 15:8–10

Memory verseLuke 15:10

Big ideasEvery person matters to God · God seeks the lost · Joy in heaven

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the story of The Lost Coin in the Bible?

You can read it in Luke 15:8–10.

What is the story of The Lost Coin about?

Jesus asked what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, would not light a candle, sweep the house and seek diligently till she find it. Then she called her friends and her neighbours together, saying, "Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost." Jesus said there is "joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."

What can kids learn from The Lost Coin?

Big ideas to teach: Every person matters to God, God seeks the lost, Joy in heaven.