Story Basics
How many parables are in Luke 15?
Three
How many sheep did the shepherd have?
One hundred
What did the younger son ask his father for?
His share of the inheritance.
Where was the older brother when the younger son returned?
Working in the field.
What did the father do when he saw his son returning?
He ran to him.
What are the three lost things in Luke 15
A sheep, a coin, and a son
How many coins did the woman have?
Ten coins.
Where did the younger son go after leaving home?
A distant country.
How did the older brother react to the celebration?
He became angry.
What three things did the father give the son?
A robe, a ring, and sandals.
Who were the two main audiences Jesus was speaking to?
Sinners/tax collectors and the Pharisees
What did the woman do to find the lost coin?
She lit a lamp, swept the house, and searched carefully.
What happened to the son’s money?
He wasted it in reckless living.
Did the older brother go into the party?
No, he refused.
What did the father prepare to celebrate?
A feast with the fattened calf.
Why did Jesus tell the parables in Luke 15?
Because the Pharisees criticized Him for welcoming and eating with sinners (Luke 15:1–2)
What did the shepherd do after finding the sheep?
He carried it home and rejoiced with friends.
What job did the son end up doing?
Feeding pigs.
What complaint did the older brother make?
That he had served his father for years but never received a celebration.
What did the father say about his lost son?
He was lost and is found; he was dead and is alive again.
What happens in heaven when a sinner repents?
There is great rejoicing in heaven (Luke 15:7,10).
What is the main theme connecting the first two parables?
Joy and celebration when something lost is found.
What made the son decide to return home?
He realized his father’s servants had food while he was starving.
What does the older brother represent in Jesus’ audience?
The Pharisees and religious leaders.
Did the father also go out to speak with the older brother?
Yes.