Synoptic Study

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. (Luke 15:10)

Doctrinal Statement

Inerrancy of Scripture

Sanctify them through thy truth:
thy word is truth. (John 17:17)



One way to Salvation

Jesus saith unto him, I am the
way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father,
but by me. (John 14:6)



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1.How does Luke 15:2 relate to the three parables that follow?

2.What are the common elements of the three parables?

3.How does the statement “joy in heaven when a sinner repents” in first two parables relate to “prodigal son”?

4.Who is the father a picture of? Who is the young son a picture of?

5.How does the freedom granted to the young son relate to the freedom granted to Adam & Eve?

6.In the parable look at the steps the young son goes through – relate them to the steps of repentance.

7.What represents grace and what represents faith in the parable of the prodigal? Who is responsible for each?

8.Did the father force the son to return? What was the father’s response and relate to God’s response when a sinner repents.

9.How would you compare 2 Chron 7:14 to the parable of the prodigal? Who is responsible for what? God and man?

10.How does David’s response to his sin with Bathsheba (Ps 51 & 32) relate to the prodigal? Who was responsible for David’s response? God or David?

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" Synoptic Gospel- Lesson 8.....Parables Luke 15

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