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The Older Brother

Lost & Found stays close to Luke 15, where Jesus answers grumbling with stories of searching, welcome, and joy over what has been brought home.

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Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

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The Father Went Out Again

Each section is paired with the matching face from the story sheet. Read the six sections as one short story.

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Side 1

The older son came from the field

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and heard music and dancing.

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A servant said his brother had returned safely and his father had prepared a feast.

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Side 4

Angry, he refused to go in.

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His father came out and pleaded. “I’ve served you for years without disobeying,” he complained. “You never gave me a party with my friends! But you celebrate for this son of yours!”

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Side 6

His father replied, “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. We had to celebrate: your brother was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”