Luke 15

Based on how the younger son got his money and what he did once he got it, what can we know is true?

• He hopes to find happiness in physical pleasure (prostitutes, partying, etc.)

• He thinks independence/freedom from his father will bring him happiness.

• He hopes to find happiness by becoming powerful and influential

• His actions have nothing to do with trying to find happiness.

• He loves his father and values his relationship with him.

Based on how the older son's conversation with his father at the end, what can we know is true?

• What he really wants is the money to pursue pleasure.

• What he really wants is independence/freedom from his father's rules.

• He genuinely loves working for his father, but he wants a party now and then.

• He is responsible and loving and nothing like his younger brother.

Which son loves his father's money more than he loves his father?

• the older

• the younger (at the beginning of the story)

• both

At the end of the story, which son is in right relationship with his father?

• the older

• the younger

• neither

• both

The tax collectors and prostitutes listening to Jesus are represented by

• the older son

• the younger son

• the father

The pharisees and religious teachers listening to Jesus are represented by

• the older son

• the younger son

• the father

God is represented by

• the older son

• the younger son

• the father

To which group of listeners does Jesus primarily direct his story?

• religious leaders (with hidden sin)

• "the sinners"

Which son had a heart of rebellion and defiance towards his father?

• older

• younger

• both

• neither

Which son resented his father's rules and having to work for him? (Answer based on what was true at the beginning of the parable...whether or not it was apparent)

• older

• younger

• both

• neither