Watch: Parables of Jesus: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15: 11-32)

DISCUSS

• What is your initial reaction to this parable? What jumped out at you?
• Which of the two brothers are you most similar to? Explain.
• How do you think the father felt in the story?
• How did you expect the father to react when the prodigal son returned?

Answer the following question in the quiz.

Using your Study Bible, commentaries, or other Biblical tools, what does this passage mean?
You will find the Three Worlds Scaffold here.

1. List at least one insight that you gained from Exploring the World Behind the Text?
2. List at least one insight that you gained from The World of the Text?
3. What is one practical application that you could make to your life, or other people could make to theirs, after thoroughly exploring this scripture?