Luke Chapter 15 Summary

Parables of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son.

Discussion Questions for Luke, Chapter 15

  1. 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?
  2. How does the shepherd's reaction to the lost sheep reflect God's relentless pursuit of those who are lost?
  3. In what ways can we apply the shepherd's actions to our own lives and relationships with others?
  4. Why do you think Jesus chose to compare God's love to that of a woman searching for a lost coin?
  5. What does the Parable of the Lost Coin reveal about the value that God places on each individual soul?
  6. How can we actively participate in God's search for the lost, just as the woman diligently searched for her lost coin?
  7. 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?
  8. What can we learn from the prodigal son's journey of repentance and return to his father?
  9. How does the older son's reaction in the Parable of the Prodigal Son challenge our understanding of forgiveness and grace?
  10. 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.