- Please go around the circle and share your name and what it means.
- What name of God stands out to you and why?
- Read the Bible passage above out loud in the group.
- Who is present as Jesus tells this parable? See Luke 15: 1-2.
- Which son represents the tax collectors and sinners?
- Which son represents the Pharisees and scribes?
- Who wants to retell this passage in their own words?
- Anything they missed?
- What does this passage teach you about people/you?
- Have multiple people share.
- What does this passage teach you about God/Jesus?
- Have multiple people share.
- Which son do you personally relate with more and why?
- If you relate more with the younger son…… What is the proper response to our compassionate God who is ready to forgive, gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love?
- If you relate more with the older son….. What is the proper response to God’s grace and mercy for those far from God…. and how should you view them?
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