Read Luke 15:31-32. When was the younger brother dead? Alive?
The story doesn't end as much as it simply stops. What do you think happened next for:
What key truths do you take away for yourself from this story from Jesus?
Read Luke 15:25-30. How has the elder brother turned into the lost son in this parable?
How does he express and expect love from the father?
From his brother?
If the elder brother represent the Pharisees in this parable, what message is Jesus communicating to them? To us?
Read Luke 15:22-24. The youngest son had wished the father was dead so he could get his inheritance, then blow is inheritance, and has come back home.
The father pulls out all the stops to throw a party in and welcome the son back.
When was the last time you celebrate like that for someone who has come to know Jesus?
How is heaven rejoicing for you today?
How are you rejoice in for God's work today?
Read Luke 15:15-21. How does the youngest son come to his senses? Why?
The younger son's speech is shorter in verse 21 than verses 18 and 19. Why do you think he give the shorter version?
Read Luke 15:11-14. What would you expect the father to say/do to his youngest son?
What does he do?
What would you do?
How has God's grace been with you when you wandered away from Him?
Read Luke 15:1-3. Why would the Pharisees mutter about who Jesus eats with?
Why does Jesus welcome sinners and tax collectors?
What leads you to mutter about God's love for others?
Whom is He leading you to welcome into a relationship with Him that is outside your comfort zone?