The Prodigal Son
What did the prodigal son take when he left home?
His inheritance
Why were Joseph’s brothers mean to him?
They thought their dad loved him more than them.
That chapter of the Bible is the “Love Chapter” found?
1 Corinthians
Finish the verse from Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave ______.”
You
What should you say when you hurt someone?
I’m sorry
What kind of choices did the son make with his money?
Foolish/red choices
What did Joseph’s brothers do the get rid of him?
Sold him into slavery
Finish this phrases: love is patient, love is _____;
Kind
Which verse teaches us to forgive others the way God forgives us?
Ephesians 4:32
This word means: Choosing not to stay angry and showing grace to someone.
Forgiveness/ to forgive
What animal did the son work with to feed himself after he lost everything?
Pigs
Joseph became an important leader in what country?
Egypt
Finally this phrase: Love does not boast, it is not ______.
Proud
Who told the story of the Prodigal son?
Jesus
What are we showing others when we choose forgiveness over anger?
Love
What was the fathers reaction when the son returned home?
He forgave him
What did Joseph choose to offer to his brothers after seeing them again?
Forgiveness
According to the “Love Chapter” What 3 things remain?
Faith, hope and Love
Who in our Bible stories this week exemplified forgiveness?
Joseph/ the father in the story of the Prodigal son/ God
Why is forgiving others sometimes hard?
Hurt feelings, still angry frustrated etc.
What does the story of prodigal son teach us about our relationship with God
That God loves us and he will forgive us when we sin
Why were Joseph’s brothers afraid when they saw him again?
They thought Joseph would punish them for how they had treated him.
Who is the Author of this portion of the Bible?
Paul
According to the Love Chapter, what should guide the way we treat others?
Love
Who are we being like when we choose to love and forgive others?
Jesus