JESUS // The Lost Son

The Lost Son

Dear parents,

We launched a three-lesson series on three awesome parables that Jesus told, and this first week focused on the parable of the lost or prodigal son found in Luke 15.

We were challenged by the truth that we all have been like that lost son—we have chosen to do our own thing, instead of doing what God desires. Our students discussed how, like the father in the parable, God celebrates when we return to the safety of home and a restored relationship with him. We were reminded that there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God.

As you go throughout the week, here are some questions that can help keep the conversation going at home:

• Why does God let us make foolish choices and bad mistakes? Why doesn’t he force us to live wisely and do the right thing?
• When do you find it most difficult to admit that you’ve messed up?
• In the parable of the lost son, the younger son reached a point of desperation. Why do we sometimes see things more clearly when we’re desperate for help or change?

​Have a great week!