In this Bible story from Luke 15:11-24, we learn about the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Jesus told a story about two brothers and their Father, who was a land owner. The Older Brother worked hard while the younger brother was bored and wanted adventure. The Younger Brother asked his Father for his inheritance and left his Father’s home. He traveled around and lived a wild life until he ran out of money. He got a job feeding pigs, but he barely had enough to live. Soon, he decided to return to his Father’s home to ask for forgiveness. He hoped his Father would let him return as a servant. When he returned, his Father ran to greet him and welcomed him home. Just as the Father in this story gave his son mercy and grace, God gives us mercy and grace through Jesus.

²⁰ And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 
²¹ And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
²² But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 
²³ And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 
²⁴ For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.

It doesn’t matter how far we run or how badly we act. God will always forgive us. 

1. Can you think of something you’ve done to disobey God? 
2. What does it mean to be forgiven?