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The Parable of the Prodigal Son. Read the parable in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 15, verses11 - 32. Questions on the parable of the Prodigal son. Explain why you think the father in the story was a weak or a strong person
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son Read the parable in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 15, verses11 - 32
Questions on the parable of the Prodigal son • Explain why you think the father in the story was a weak or a strong person • In the story, the father represents God. How does he show grace towards his younger son? • Explain whether you think he father was right to do what he did. • What do you think the story teaches about the nature of God? • {“..a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” Exodus, chapter 34, verse 6.}
The Parable of the Good Samaritan Read the parable in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 10, verses 25 - 37
The Parable of the Good Samaritan • Why did Jesus make the Samaritan the hero in the story? • Why do you think both the Priest and the Levite passed by on the other side? • Why might the Samaritan have had reason to also walk by? • Even at the end of the parable, what could the Teacher of the Law not even bring himself to do?