3rd Qtr_Reviewer_Reconciliation - Forgiveness

Verse 17 states that the son 'came to his senses'. What did the prodigal son finally realize? He__________.

• missed his donkey

• needed new clothes

• couldn't survive any longer

• need to go home and ask for forgiveness

What does the parable of the prodigal son teach about God's love and forgiveness?

• God's love is limited to certain individuals.

• God's love and forgiveness are unconditional.

• God only forgives those who never make mistakes.

• God's forgiveness depends on one's wealth and status.

What did the younger son ask his father when he returned home?

• new clothes

• more money

• a place to sleep

• to be hired as a servant

What does the term 'prodigal son' mean? It is a son who_____________.

• leaves his family and never returns

• wants to be a farmer and is loyal to his family

• leaves his family and returns sorry for his mistakes

• gets money from his family and becomes very successful

Which traits best describe the father of the 'prodigal son'?

• Merciful and kind

• Humble and loving

• Loving and forgiving

• Generous and merciful

What was the father's response to the older brother?

1. I. Let us celebrate the return of your brother.

2. II. Your brother was dead, and is alive again.

3. III. Your brother was lost, and is found.

• I and II

• II and III

• I and III

• I, II and III

What is the message of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

• When we tell God we are sorry, he is happy.

• When we ask for our inheritance, we must not go back.

• God will never forgive us unless we change ourselves.

• When we realize we have sinned, we must ask God for forgiveness and he will forgive us.

What did the youngest son decide to do after his father gave him the money?

• Give the money to his brother.

• Donate all of his money to the poor

• Buy a property and set up his own farm

• Leave home to look for a more exciting life

Which could be the best description for the elder son in 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son'?

• Arrogant

• Boastful

• Dishonest

• Self-righteous

How did Jesus live in the spirit of reconciliation?

• He healed the sick.

• He ate with the sinners.

• He treated the outcasts in society with love and concern.

• Before he died, he said, "Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”