Why did the shepherd need to carry the sheep on his shoulders?
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Correct answer: The sheep was too weak to walk back
A sheep that has wandered off is often too weak or disoriented to walk back on its own. The shepherd's act of carrying it signifies God's total support in the restoration process.
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