1. The Prodigal Son – Part 1 Son asking for inheritance (v. 12)
 wishing his father dead
Working with pigs (v. 15)
 working with unclean animals as shameful / law violation
“I am [not] worthy.” (v )
 because he has broken God’s law

2. Lk. 15:11-19 The Prodigal Son – Part 1
What is strange about the younger son’s request of his father?
What happens to all his money?
What’s his plan for going home?

3. The Prodigal Son Lk. 15:11 Lk. 15:1-2
Who do the three characters in the parable represent?

4. Prodigal (Wasteful) Son
The Prodigal Son
Father =
________
Elder Son =
________
Prodigal (Wasteful) Son =
________

5. Lk. 15:20-24 The Prodigal Son – Part 2
What is the father’s reaction to his son’s return?
What are some of the gifts the father offers his son?
If the father represents God, what is Jesus trying to explain about God?

6. The Prodigal Son – Part 2 Father sees the son “still far off” (v. 20)
 perhaps waiting; an
unexpected welcome
Story speaks to God’s love (v. 20, 24)
 defies common sense, how we want God to love

7. Lk. 15:25-32 The Prodigal Son – Part 3
How does the elder brother react to his sibling’s return?
What in this part of the story tips off this brother’s comparison with the Pharisees?

8. The Prodigal Son – Part 3 Elder brother’s attitude (v. 28-29)
 resentment , anger, jealousy
 angry at whom?
Elder brother distances himself (v. 30)
 Pharisees = “Separate Ones”

9. Summary!

10. Discussion: The Prodigal Son
Which character do you most sympathize with? Why?
Do you think the father was a “good father?” Why or why not?
What do you think happens next in the story?