The Prodigal Son for Kids — Luke 15:11–32 Sunday School Quiz Flashcards

#1

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what does the younger son ask his father for?

📖 Luke 15:12

#2

What happens to the younger son's money while he is in the distant country?

📖 Luke 15:13

#3

When the younger son runs out of money, what job does he take to survive?

📖 Luke 15:15

#4

What does the younger son decide to do after coming to his senses?

📖 Luke 15:17-19

#5

How does the father react when he sees his younger son approaching?

📖 Luke 15:20

#6

What does the father order his servants to prepare to celebrate his son's return?

📖 Luke 15:22-23

#7

How does the older son feel about his father's celebration for his younger brother?

📖 Luke 15:28

#8

What is the main lesson Jesus teaches through the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

📖 Luke 15:11-32

#2

He squanders it through wild living

According to Luke 15:13, the younger son travels to a distant country and squanders his inheritance through wild living. This reckless behavior leads to his downfall.

Luke 15:13

#1

His share of the family inheritance

The younger son asked his father to divide the inheritance and give him his share early (Luke 15:12). This request shows his desire to leave home and live independently.

Luke 15:12

#4

Return to his father and confess that he has sinned

In Luke 15:17–19, the son comes to his senses and decides to go back home and ask his father for forgiveness, admitting he has sinned. This represents the moment of repentance in the parable.

Luke 15:17-19

#3

He feeds pigs

Luke 15:15 says the younger son hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into the fields to feed pigs.

Luke 15:15

#6

A great feast with a fattened calf

In Luke 15:22–23, the father orders his servants to bring the best robe, a ring, and sandals for his son, and to prepare a fattened calf for a celebration. This feast represents joyful reconciliation.

Luke 15:22-23

#5

He runs toward his son with compassion and embraces him

Luke 15:17-19 says the younger son comes to his senses and decides to return to his father, confess that he has sinned, and ask to be treated like one of his father's hired servants.

Luke 15:20

#8

God forgives and welcomes back those who repent, no matter how far they have strayed

The parable illustrates God's infinite mercy and forgiveness for sinners who repent and return to Him, emphasizing that no one is beyond redemption. The father's unconditional welcome of his wayward son reflects God's love for all His children.

Luke 15:11-32

#7

He is angry and refuses to go into the celebration

Luke 15:28 reveals that the older son becomes angry and refuses to join the celebration, believing his father is being unfair after his years of faithfulness. His reaction shows self-righteousness and lack of understanding about forgiveness.

Luke 15:28