Overview Jesus the Word An Angel Visits Mary Simeon and Anna Flight to Egypt Boy in the Temple Jesus the Word Epiphany John the Baptist The Baptism of Jesus The Lamb of God Tempted Calling the Disciples Wedding at Cana Woman at the Well The Beatitudes Love Your Enemies Do Not Worry Build Your House on the Rock The Man with a Shriveled Hand The Widow of Nain Jesus Calms a Storm The Mustard Seed The Man in the Caves The Man Born Blind Four Friends Mary and Martha The Lord's Prayer Jesus and the Children Transfiguration The Good Samaritan The Parable of the Fig Tree The Danger of Riches The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin The Lost Son The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Ten Men Healed Man Born Blind Lazarus Jesus Talks about God's House Promise of the Holy Spirit The Rich Young Man The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak Jairus' Daughter The Parable of Talents Sending the Twelve Peter's Faith Feeding the 5000 Share God's Love The Ten Bridesmaids The Wrong People Heal in Jesus' Name James and John Ask for Seats of Honour Sheep and Goats Christ the King Zacchaeus A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Palm Sunday Jesus Cleanses the Temple Parable of the Vineyard The Wedding Banquet Paying Taxes The Greatest Commandment Be Humble The Sadducees’ Question Jesus the Vine The Empty Tomb Thomas and Jesus The Road to Emmaus The Disciples Fish Again The Great Commission Jesus' Ascension

Bible Text:

Luke 15:11-32

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Prodigal Son," Spark Story Bible, p.30

"The Prodigal Son," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.240

"The Lost Son" and "The Loving Father," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.282 & 283

 

Children's Story Resource

The Dog Who Cried Wolf by Keiko Kasza

Moka is a good dog. But when Michelle, his little girl, reads him a book about wolves, being a good dog suddenly seems awfully boring. Wolves get to run around doing whatever they want. No one ever makes a wolf dress up for a tea party. So Moka decides to run away to the wild. But what will happen when the real wolves show up?

How these stories are connected: These stories feature characters who are restless with their own identity and with their place in the world. Mako and the lost son both discover the virtues of home only after leaving it behind.

Questions about The Dog Who Cried Wolf:

     How do you think Michelle felt about Moka leaving?

     Why did Moka come home?

     What did Michelle do when Moka came home? Why?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     How do you think the father felt when the son left?

     Why did the son come home?

     What did the father do when the son came home? Why?

 

Questions about our lives: 

     How do you think God feels when we don’t pray?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for giving us freedom and loving us no matter what we do. Help us make good choices. Amen.