The Prodigal Son Quiz for Kids — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on the prodigal son quiz for kids, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Luke 15:11 (KJV)
How many sons did the father have in the story?
Answer: Two
Study note. A certain man had two sons.
Lesson 2 · Luke 15:12 (KJV)
What did the younger son ask his father for?
Answer: His share of the inheritance
Study note. Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.
Lesson 3 · Luke 15:13 (KJV)
Where did the younger son go?
Answer: Into a far country
Study note. Took his journey into a far country.
Lesson 4 · Luke 15:13 (KJV)
What happened to all his money?
Answer: He wasted it with riotous living
Study note. There wasted his substance with riotous living.
Lesson 5 · Luke 15:15 (KJV)
What animals did he end up feeding?
Answer: Pigs (swine)
Study note. He sent him into his fields to feed swine.
Lesson 6 · Luke 15:18 (KJV)
What did the son decide to do?
Answer: Arise and go to his father
Study note. I will arise and go to my father.
Lesson 7 · Luke 15:20 (KJV)
What did the father do when he saw his son coming?
Answer: Ran, fell on his neck, and kissed him
Study note. His father saw him… and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Lesson 8 · Luke 15:22 (KJV)
What did the father put on his son?
Answer: The best robe, a ring, and shoes
Study note. Bring forth the best robe… put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.
Lesson 9 · Luke 15:23 (KJV)
How did the father celebrate?
Answer: He killed the fatted calf and made a feast
Study note. Bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry.
Lesson 10 · Luke 15:24 (KJV)
Why did the father celebrate?
Answer: His son was lost and is found
Study note. This my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does the prodigal son quiz for kids point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?