New Words

follow(er)s

young(er)

foolish(ly)

servant(s)

treat(ed)

find(found)

return(s)

Let’s Read:

Luke 15: 11-32 (watch the lesson - click here)

Questions:

1. What did the younger son want?

2. What did the father do for the younger son before he left home?

3. What job did the youngest son get?

4. What did the father do when the son came home?

5. Who is the father like?

6. Do you have any questions about words or phrases that were difficult to understand?

Discussion:

1. How is God like the father in this story?

2. Why wasn’t the father angry?

3. Do you think God loves you? Why or why not?

4. Do you have any questions or comments about this story?

Historical Note:

Jesus told many stories like this one in the Bible. They were easy for everyone to understand. You can read many more stories like this in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.