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How many sons did the father have?

2. Luke 15:11 tells us he 'had two sons.'

The prodigal son was which son of the father?

Younger. Luke 15:12 tells us the prodigal son was 'the younger of them.'

What occurred in the far country where the prodigal son went?

Famine. 'There arose a mighty famine in that land' (Luke 15:14).

When the son came to himself, to which answer did he acknowledge sin against?

Both Heaven and his father. Luke 15:18 - 'And I will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee.'

When did the father notice his prodigal son?

When he was far away. Luke 15:20 - 'But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him.'

What did the prodigal son receive upon coming home in addition to a robe and ring?

Shoes. A servant was told to 'Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet' (Luke 15:22).

A brother to the prodigal son became angry after hearing the commotion of his brother's return. Where was he when he FIRST HEARD all the noise?

Near the house. Luke 15:25 - 'Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.' He began in the field and came close to the house for a different reason; only after he was nearby did he hear the commotion.

What did the brother do after learning his prodigal brother came back?

Refused to enter the house. He 'would not go in' due to his anger (Luke 15:28).

Which word best describes prodigal?

Lavish. Prodigal can be defined as lavish or profuse; extremely wasteful.

What passage is the parable from?

Luke 15. The parable is in Luke 15:11-32.