Luke Chapter 15 Summary
Parables of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son.
Discussion Questions for Luke, Chapter 15
- What does the Parable of the Lost Sheep teach us about the nature of God's love and His attitude towards those who stray from Him?
- How does the shepherd's reaction to the lost sheep reflect God's relentless pursuit of those who are lost?
- In what ways can we apply the shepherd's actions to our own lives and relationships with others?
- Why do you think Jesus chose to compare God's love to that of a woman searching for a lost coin?
- What does the Parable of the Lost Coin reveal about the value that God places on each individual soul?
- How can we actively participate in God's search for the lost, just as the woman diligently searched for her lost coin?
- What aspects of the father's character stand out to you in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and how do they reflect God's character?
- What can we learn from the prodigal son's journey of repentance and return to his father?
- How does the older son's reaction in the Parable of the Prodigal Son challenge our understanding of forgiveness and grace?
- In what ways do we see ourselves in the characters of the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and how does it influence our relationship with God and others?
Key Words/Phrase
Lost and found, vv. 4, 8, 32.
Characters
Jesus, Pharisees, scribes.
Strong Verse(s)
7, 10.