According to the parable, how many sheep did the shepherd have?
100
How many silver coins did the woman originally have?
10
What did the younger son ask his father for?
The portion of goods/father’s inheritance that fell to him.

What did the father do when he first saw his returning son?
He ran and embraced/kissed him.
Where was the older son when the younger son returned?
In the field.
How many sheep went missing?
1

What two things did the woman do while searching for the coin?
She lit a lamp and swept the house.
What country did the younger son travel to?
A far country.
What three items did the father command to be brought for the son?
The best robe, a ring, and sandals.

What did the older son hear as he approached the house?
Music and dancing.
What did the shepherd do with the ninety-nine sheep?
He left them in the wilderness and went after the lost sheep.
How long did the woman search for the lost coin?
Until she found it.
What job did the younger son take after spending everything?
Feeding pigs/swine.
Which animal was killed for the celebration?
The fatted calf.

Why was the older brother angry?
Because the father celebrated the return of the younger son.
What did the shepherd do after finding the sheep?
He laid it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Who did the woman call together after finding the coin?
Her friends and neighbors.
What did the younger son say when he “came to himself”?
“How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!”
Complete the father’s statement:
“For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was ________.”
Lost and is found.
What complaint did the older son make about never receiving a young goat?
He said he had served faithfully and never received a young goat to celebrate with his friends
Complete the statement:
“There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ________.”
Ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
According to Jesus, there is joy “in the presence of the angels of God” over what?
One sinner who repents.
What confession did the younger son prepare before returning home?
“Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, and I am no longer worthy to be called your son.”
What reason did the father give for celebrating the son’s return?
Because the son was dead and alive again, and was lost and found.
Complete the father’s statement to the older son:
“Son, you are always with me, and ________.”
All that I have is yours.