Chapter 17/13 The Parables of the Lost and Found

What did the Pharisee and the Teachers of the Law complaint about Jesus?

• He is gentle, kind and forgiving

• He is the Messiah

• He is such a compassionate man

• He welcomes sinners and even eats with them.

In the parable told by Jesus, if you are the shepherd, what do you do after you find the one lost sheep?

• You punish the sheep by not feeding it.

• You slaughter the sheep and celebrate with a feast.

• You carry it on your shoulders.

• You ask your friend to celebrate with you.

What did the younger son said to the father?

• Father, I'm going to a far away land

• Father, give me my share of the property now

• Father, good-bye

• Father, take good care of my brother

After the younger son had lost all his money, what was he doing before he decided to return home?

• Planting crops, working as a farmer

• Working as a harvester

• Feeding the cattle and livestock

• Feeding the pigs

Why is it offensive for the younger son to work at the pigpen?

• Pigs are considered unclean

• Pigs are cute

• Pigs are clean

• Pigs are too valuable

"Father, I have sinned against God and against you. ______________________________________________, treat me as one of your hired servant

• please accept me as your slave

• I have no choice but to come back

• I have spent everything that you gave

• I am no longer fit to be called your son

What did the father do when he saw the younger son return?

• He quickly walked to his son and hugged him

• He blocked the entrance and refuse to let his son in

• He ran to his son and threw his arms around him

• He order his servants to inform the older son

When the younger son confessed his sin against God and against his father, what did the father do?

• Gave him sandals/shoes to wear

• Told his servant to bring the best robe and put it on him

• Put a ring on his finger

• Killed a goat for him

When the older brother heard that his brother had returned what did he do?

• He welcomed his brother with open arms

• He refused to join the celebration

• He complained about how hard he worked and was not given anything to celebrate

• He was happy, because at least there's someone to help him with the chores at home

Imagine if you are the younger son who had lost all your inherited money, now feeding the pigs which have more to eat than you.

You are thinking of the luxurious house that you once lived in as a son, there are many servants there, each of them well fed and doing their job and pride.

But now you have lost it all. What would you do?