How it works
Jesus told a story about a father with two sons. The younger son asked for his share, packed his things and left for a far country.
He spent all his money on parties. Then a famine came and he had nothing left for bread. He took a job feeding pigs and was very hungry.
He decided to go home, tell his father he had let him down, and ask to work for him. While he was still far off, his father saw him and ran to him with his arms wide open.
The father gave him the best robe, a ring and sandals, and they held a feast. The older son was angry. The Bible does not say whether he went in.
Worked examples
Put it in order
- First the younger son asked for his share and left.
- Then the money ran out and a famine came, so he took a job feeding pigs.
- Next he came to his senses and set off for home.
- Last his father ran to meet him and they held a feast.
Compare the two sons at the end
- The younger son sat at his father's table, home at last.
- The older son stood outside with his arms folded.
- The father went to both of them. He told the older son that he was always with him.