The Parable of the Prodigal SonRead the parable in Luke’s Gospel, chapter

15, verses11 - 32

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.}

The Parable of the Good SamaritanRead the parable in Luke’s Gospel, chapter

10, verses 25 - 37

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?