How do you understand the story of the Prodigal Son from the perspective of the younger brother, the older brother, and the father?
What do we learn about Jesus’ views on wealth from the passages about the unjust steward and the rich man and Lazarus?
The parable of the shrewd manager has puzzled scholars for years. How do you understand this parable? How have you heard this parable discussed or preached?
Applying the Text:
Dr. Attridge invites us to think about ourselves in the parables of the ‘lost and found’ as someone different than we normally do. Who do you typically see yourself as? Imagine yourself as someone else in the story. How does this change your understanding of the parable?
Jesus continually asserts that prayer affects the way the world goes —affects what God does. How do we understand this in our time and situation? Do you believe prayer changes our situation?
The parables of the ‘lost and found’ invite us to embrace joy in our relationship with God and each other. How can we carry this spirit with us in our daily lives, remembering and reminding others that we are continually sought and found by God?