A Certain Man had Two Sons
Luke 15: 11-32
- A Rebellious / Lost Son (vs. 11-13)
a. Who are the cast of characters in this third parable in Luke 15?
b. What is the significance of the younger son wanting his inheritance while his father still lived?
c. What did this son deserve and how does the father respond?
d. What does this son do with his inheritance?
- A Picture of Repentance / Forgiveness (vs. 14-24)
a. What happens to the younger son’s possessions in the far country?
b. What additional factors accelerated this man’s downfall?
c. How does the young man seek to solve the problem on his own?
d. Why did the father not send a stipend to this son in the far country?
e. What was the turning point for the younger son and was it physical or spiritual?
f. Based on the young man’s attitude and words would you say he repented?
g. How does his father receive him?
- An Obedient / Lost Son (vs. 24-32)
a. How does the older brother take the news of his brother’s return?
b. Why might he be indignant?
c. How does the father try to reconcile everyone?
d. Is there any indication the older brother ever reconciles?
e. Who do the cast of characters represent?
Application: Is it always obvious which person is the lost one?
Do we know which person will humble themselves, repent, and be reconciled to God?
How does 2 Corinthians 5:20 fit with this parable?
