Prodigal Son - Free Christian resources on the Prodigal Son parable

Free online resources based on The Prodigal Son or Lost Son, a parable of Jesus. This story can be found in the Bible in the book of Luke. See below for links to sermons, stories and entertaining sites for this parable.

"His father said to him, 'Look, dear son, you and I are very close, and everything I have is yours. We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now is found!' " -- Luke 15:31-32 NLT

Jesus used this beautiful parable to illustrate God's desire to have everyone under the protection of His love. It also shows the folly of trying to find happiness apart from your Heavenly Father.

As you read and meditate on the Prodigal Son resources below, notice how each character, the father, the older son and the younger son, react to the same situation. Don't be like the older brother who was ignorant of all that was his. Receive all that God has given you with joy. And like the younger son, never forget that no matter how far you stray from God, there will be a heavenly celebration on your return.

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Read the entire Prodigal Son story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Prodigal Son Themes - Read Bible verses related to themes in the Prodigal Son story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Check out all the wonderful Christian content linked below and learn more about the Prodigal Son.

Bible Stories - Scriptures and Adaptations on the Prodigal Son Parable
The Prodigal Son - An easy to read version of the classic parable and a contemporary version of the same story. Includes links to games and activities.

http://misslink.org/children/biblestories/prodson.html

The Prodigal Son - Retelling of the Prodigal Son parable. Includes key concepts for discussion and faith building exercise.
http://matneywoodard.home.att.net/prodigal_son.htm

The Prodigal Son - A paraphrase of the Prodigal Son story, best for older kids and adults
http://www.antelope-ebooks.com/RELIGIOUS/Jesus/Jesus36.html

Children's Stories - Original Fiction Based on the Prodigal Son Story
Sheldon - The Tree that Loved the Prodigal Son - The Prodigal Son story through the eyes of a tree
http://backdoorbible.org/html/sheldon.htm

Children's Activities, Crafts & Coloring Pages for the Prodigal Son Parable
The Prodigal Son Leaves Home - A Bible coloring page of the Prodigal Son's departure
http://www.kidzunderconstruction.net/coloring/prodigal1.html

The Prodigal Son Feeds the Pigs - Coloring page - Prodigal Son feeds the pigs.
http://www.kidzunderconstruction.net/coloring/prodigal2.html

The Prodigal Son Returns - Coloring page - Prodigal Son returns home.
http://www.kidzunderconstruction.net/coloring/prodigal3.html

The Father Talks With the Older Son - Activity and coloring pages from Calvarychapel.com
http://www.kidzunderconstruction.net/coloring/prodigal4.html

Prodigal Son Activities - Coloring page, crossword puzzle, seek & find activity and questions about the Prodigal Son parable
http://www.higherpraise.com/pdf/New/Curr210.pdf

Children's Sermons & Lessons Based on the Prodigal Son Story
The Prodigal Son - A Kids Bible Lesson Plan and activities based on the story of the Prodigal Son
http://www.dltk-bible.com/jesus/parables_3-index.htm

Bad Boy (Prodigal Son) - A children's sermon on The Prodigal Son parable
http://www.childrensermons.com/sermons/badboy.htm

The Prodigal Son - A Sunday School lesson outline based on The Prodigal Son
http://www.ebibleteacher.com/children/lessons/prodigal.htm

Children's Music, Plays & Poetry Based on the Prodigal Son Parable
The Prodigal Son - A song sung to the tune "Little Rabbit in the Woods"
http://www.ebibleteacher.com/children/songs.htm#The_Prodigal_Son

Salvation - The Prodigal Son - A lesson for two puppets or a ventriloquist and dummy by Rev. Gary R. Linn
http://www.childrensministry.org/articles/salvationprodigalsonskit.htm

Prodigal Son - A play by Caroline Campen. If you perform this play, please abide by the terms at the bottom of the web page.
http://www.dramatix.org/Biblestories/prodigal-son-campen.html

The Prodigal Son - A children's lesson/play using puppets focusing on the jealous brother
http://www.kirkofkildaire.org/quest/FQlessons/ProdPuppets.htm

Come Home Son - The story of the Prodigal Son by Lucy Hawkins, in a version suitable for puppets, mainly aimed at kids up to 10.
http://www.dramatix.org/Children/come_home.html

A Son Returns Home - A skit based on the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32
http://95church.com/church/pdf/3007f.pdf

Additional Resources & Links on the Prodigal Son
Prodigal Son Resources For Teachers - Teaching resources for Prodigal Son stories and activities

The Prodigal God - A short discussion of the extravagant love God has for everyone as revealed by the Prodigal Son parable.
http://www.wcg.org/lit/bible/gospels/prodigal.htm

Prodigal Love For The Prodigal Son - A sermon by C. H. Spurgeon
http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2236.htm

The Prodigal - A sermon by Pastor Sue McClelland
http://www.gbgm-umc.org/London-First/Sermon-The%20Prodigal.pdf#search='prodigal%20son%20sermon'

The Prodigal Son - A sermon by Benjamin B. Warfield (1851-1921)
http://homepage.mac.com/shanerosenthal/reformationink/bbwprodigal.htm

A 4-part sermon on the Prodigal Son by Rev. John van Popta of the Canadian Reformed Church

Educational - Archaeology, History & Theology Concerning the Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son or The Compassionate Father - A good discussion on The Prodigal Son parable and Hebrew tradition
http://www.gospelresearch.org/ProdigalSon.html

What Justified the Prodigal Son - A discussion on justification by faith based on the Prodigal Son Parable.
http://parablemania.ektopos.com/archives/2005/08/what_justified.html

Potluck - Neat Stuff That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else on the Prodigal Son
The Return of the Prodigal Son - A painting by Harmenszoon van Rijn Rembrandt
http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/r/rembran/painting/biblic3/prodig2.html

The Parable of the Prodigal Son - Includes information on how the parable has influenced secular works.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prodigal_Son

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