Bible Trivia Question
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What did the Prodigal son ask for in advance?
His supper
His inheritance
His wages
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Luke 15:11-13
In the delightful tale of the Prodigal Son, Jesus weaves a story steeped in deep cultural significance. When the younger son asks for his inheritance while his father is still alive, it’s an extraordinary and audacious request. In ancient Jewish tradition, asking for an early inheritance was like telling your father, “I wish you were dead.” This act takes the reader to a place that clashes with familial norms and respect.
Interestingly, the cultural backdrop of this parable would have meant immediate shame not only for the younger son but also for his father. In a society where honor was paramount, the father's acceptance and subsequent actions—as both loving and forgiving—undoubtedly defy expectations. This narrative offers a profound insight into human relationships, highlighting themes of forgiveness, loss, and the longing for acceptance.
In fact, this upbringing and plight echo broader themes in biblical literature—think of stories like that of Nehemiah, who returns to his destroyed hometown, or Jonah’s reluctant journey to untold fate. They remind us all that returning back from the wrong path often leads to growth and restoration.
Throughout the Bible, we carefully observe how troubled relationships can transform into healing journeys, inviting readers to consider their own choices within parent-child dynamics. The Prodigal Son might be a single parable, but like several echoes in sacred texts, it unearths timeless truths about redemption, identity, and the nature of love.
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In the parable of the prodigal son, what portion would the son receive?
1/2
1/3
2/3
After the prodigal son had spent all his money and famine had come along, what job did he get?
Feeding pigs
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What job did the Prodigal Son end up taking after he had spent his inheritance?
Street cleaner
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When the prodigal son had wasted all his money, what job did he take up?
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When the Prodigal Son returned, he father gave him a robe, shoes and what other item?
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Pearl
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What happened to the prodigal son when he returned home?
His father sent him back to the pig farmer
His father welcomed him, and his brother threw a party for him
His father took him back as a hired servant
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The Prodigal Son was hired to work as a shepherd
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