Read Luke 15

Reflect on these questions

What stood out to you most after reading this chapter in the Bible?
Through the Parable of the Prodigal Son (along with places like John 13:9, John 15:5, James 4:6-8 and more), we can reach the following conclusion: “God’s love is offered unconditionally yet experienced conditionally.”
- Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?
The Younger (Prodigal) Son’s actions can be broadly categorized as rebellious. He visibly rejected the Father’s will while living in immorality. Meanwhile, the Older Son’s actions and attitudes can be called self-righteous. He appeared to obey the Father within the confines of traditional morality, yet his motives were selfish and his attitude was prideful and judgmental. Both sons dishonored their Father.
- Can you see yourself in either one of these two brothers? Do you identify with one brother’s sin more than the other, or both equally? If so, why?

The hero of the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 is the Loving Father. (Jesus used this character to portray God.) He initiated and invited both his younger, rebellious son and his older, self-righteous son to repent of their ways and enter into a closer relationship with Him.
- Is there anything you need to change in order to enjoy a closer relationship with God on a personal level? If so, what?
- Bonus: As we approach Easter on March 31, who can you invite into a relationship with God?