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What was the first thing the son demanded of the father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15)?

His share of the inheritance

What happened to the son after he wasted his money on reckless living (Luke 15)?

A severe famine hit the land and he was starving

After the son “came to his senses,” what did he plan to do (Luke 15)?

Return home and apologize to his father

How did the father respond when the wayward son returned home (Luke 15)?

He ran to him, embraced him, gave him gifts, and celebrated

How did the generous father react to the older angry son (Luke 15)?

“Everything I have is yours, but now we must celebrate and rejoice”

Who was Lazarus in Luke 16 (Rich Man and Lazarus)?

A poor man who hungered for scraps from the rich man’s table

What did the rich man experience after his death (Luke 16)?

He suffered torment in flames

What is the attitude of the servant in Luke 17 (Attitude of a Servant)?

Service and selfless dedication

What was unique about the leper who returned to thank Jesus (Luke 17)?

Only one returned with gratitude, and he was a Samaritan

What dimension of prayer does Jesus teach in the Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18)?

To pray always without becoming weary

What is the major difference between the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18?

The Pharisee is self

focused; the tax collector shows humility and remorse

What did Zacchaeus do to see Jesus pass by (Luke 19)?

He climbed a sycamore tree

How did dining with Jesus impact Zacchaeus (Luke 19)?

He gave half to the poor and repaid four times what he extorted

How did Jesus respond to the future destruction of Jerusalem (Luke 19)?

He lamented and wept over the city’s destruction