1. The Parable of the Prodigal Son Read the parable in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 15, verses11 - 32

2. 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.}

3. The Parable of the Good Samaritan Read the parable in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 10, verses 25 - 37

4. 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?