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Bible Quiz: The Prodigal Son


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1) Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son tells the story of an irresponsible younger son who took his inheritance and wasted it in wild living. When the money was gone and he was destitute, he realized his depravity and returned to his father begging forgiveness.

What did the father do when the young son returned?

Told him to "never set foot in my house again!"

Allowed him to return as a slave

Allowed him to return as a servant

Prepared a feast in his honor


2) Who does the father in this parable represent?

Christians

God

Jews

Pharisees


3) The parable also tells of an older brother. What was his sin?

Idolatry

Greed

Murder

Self-righteousness


4) Who does the older brother in this parable represent?

King Herod

Pharisees

Repentant sinners

Satan