Parable Of The Prodigal Son Quiz: Trivia!

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How many sons did the father have?

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Explore the profound narrative of the Prodigal Son through this trivia quiz! Dive into key themes such as repentance, forgiveness, and divine love as illustrated in this New Testament parable, told by Jesus Christ. Assess your understanding of its moral and theological implications.

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As soon as the father saw the son returning, he ran to greet him.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Luke 15:20

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3.

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was __________, and is found.

Correct Answer
lost

Explanation
Luke 15:32

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4.

The older brother was upset that the father celebrated his younger brother's return by killing the fatted calf.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Luke 15:28-30

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5.

After the son ran out of money, the land where he lived experienced:
- Plague
- War
- Famine
- Flood
Correct Answer

A. Famine

Explanation

Luke 15:14

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6.

Who told the story?

Correct Answer
The Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Jesus the Christ
The Lord

Explanation
The question is asking who told the story. The options provided are all different names for the same person, which is Jesus Christ. Therefore, any of the options could be the correct answer, as they all refer to the same individual who told the story.

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7.

The younger son received his newfound wealth from:
- Gambling
- Taking his inheritance early
- Marrying well
- Hard work
Correct Answer

A. Taking his inheritance early

Explanation

Luke 15:12

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8.

After becoming wealthy, the younger son went to:
- Jerusalem
- A far country
- The nearest country
- Nineveh
Correct Answer

A. A far country

Explanation

Luke 15:13

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9.

The father gave the son:
- A ring
- A robe
- Shoes
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Luke 15:22

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10.

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into the fields to feed _______________________.

Correct Answer
Swine
pigs
swines

Explanation
Luke 15:15

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11.

This story is based on the lives of Old Testament brothers, Jacob and Esau.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Jesus does not tell us whether the story is based on real people.

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12.

Did the son believe he could return home and take back his position as son?
- Yes
- No
Correct Answer

A. No

Explanation

He planned to ask if his father would accept him as a hired servant (Luke 15:19)

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13.

Is the story of the prodigal son the same story as the story of the two sons that appears in Matthew 21:28-32.
- Yes
- No
Correct Answer

A. No

Explanation

Explore Matthew 21:28-32 for a lesson on believers and the Kingdom of god

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14.

I appear in a well-known story of the New Testament. The account of my journey illustrates God's true love for those who are lost. As the Lord will accept the lost with loving arms when they repent, so my father accepted me once I returned home. I am _____________________.

Correct Answer
The prodigal son
prodigal son

Explanation
The given answer, "The prodigal son," is correct. The prodigal son is a well-known character in the New Testament who is featured in a parable told by Jesus. The story illustrates God's unconditional love and forgiveness towards those who have strayed or made mistakes. The prodigal son, after squandering his inheritance in a life of excess and sin, realizes his mistakes and returns home to his father, who welcomes him back with open arms. This story serves as a powerful reminder of God's love and willingness to forgive, no matter how far we may have strayed.

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15.

The son finally decided to repent as a result of his:
- Loss of friends
- Knowledge that his father would forgive him
- Love for the virgin he left behind
- Hunger
Correct Answer

A. Hunger

Explanation

Luke 15:17-18

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16.

The story of the prodigal son appears in two Gospels, Luke, and Matthew.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The explanation for the given correct answer, which is False, is that the story of the prodigal son actually appears in only one Gospel, which is Luke. It does not appear in the Gospel of Matthew.

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Parable Of The Prodigal Son Quiz: Trivia!

How many sons did the father have?

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As soon as the father saw the son returning, he ran to greet him.

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was __________, and is found.

The older brother was upset that the father celebrated his younger brother's return by killing the fatted calf.

After the son ran out of money, the land where he lived experienced:

Who told the story?

The younger son received his newfound wealth from:

After becoming wealthy, the younger son went to:

The father gave the son:

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into the fields to feed _______________________.

This story is based on the lives of Old Testament brothers, Jacob and Esau.

Did the son believe he could return home and take back his position as son?

Is the story of the prodigal son the same story as the story of the two sons that appears in Matthew 21:28-32.

I appear in a well-known story of the New Testament. The account of my journey illustrates God's true love for those who are lost. As the Lord will accept the lost with loving arms when they repent, so my father accepted me once I returned home. I am _____________________.

The son finally decided to repent as a result of his:

The story of the prodigal son appears in two Gospels, Luke, and Matthew.