The Prodigal Son (Discussion Questions) - Kids Korner

Read Luke 15:11-32

What does the younger brother do with his money?
Was the famine in the land representing his own behavior or was it a real famine like Joseph experienced in Egypt?
What must it have been like for everyone to desert him?
Have you ever found that if you have some money everyone wants to be your friend until the money is gone?
What was this experience telling him about true friendship?
Did his dad kick him out of the house for asking for his inheritance?
Where did he go when he didn’t have any money?
What did he end up doing to earn food and shelter?
Why was this a repulsive activity? (Jews saw pigs as unclean)
What did he think about while feeding the swine?
What did he decide to do?
When he returns, how does his father greet him?

What does the father do to make the son feel at home?
Why does the older brother get angry?
Do you think he was justified for being upset that his brother got a party?
What was the father's message to the younger son?
What was the father's message to the older son?
Was this a case of unconditional love?
If you were the older brother, what do you think the father should have done to your brother?
Why did the older brother think the younger brother should be punished?
Do you want to see people punished before you forgive them?
What things are happening in the world today that require forgiveness?
What do you think of the father's handling of things?
What makes a good father?
Describe the qualities you want in a good father.