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    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

    1. 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.

      Read Luke 15:11 (KJV) →

    2. 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.

      Read Luke 15:12 (KJV) →

    3. 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.

      Read Luke 15:13 (KJV) →

    4. 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.

      Read Luke 15:13 (KJV) →

    5. 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.

      Read Luke 15:15 (KJV) →

    6. 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.

      Read Luke 15:18 (KJV) →

    7. 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.

      Read Luke 15:20 (KJV) →

    8. 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.

      Read Luke 15:22 (KJV) →

    9. 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.

      Read Luke 15:23 (KJV) →

    10. 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.

      Read Luke 15:24 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does the prodigal son quiz for kids point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?