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The Younger Son

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 15:11-24

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His Father Ran to Meet Him

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

Jesus said, 'A certain man had two sons.'

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Side 2

The younger asked for his share of the property. His father divided it, and the son left for a far country.

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Side 3

He wasted everything. A famine came, and he became hungry.

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Side 4

Feeding pigs, he remembered home and decided to return.

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Side 5

His father ran, embraced, and kissed him. 'Father,' the son said, 'I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.'

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Side 6

His father called for a robe, ring, sandals, and a feast: 'This, my son, was dead and is alive again.'

Scripture anchor: Luke 15:11, 21, 24 (quoted phrases within a shortened retelling).

Key verse / Luke 15:24

for this, my son, was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found.' Then they began to celebrate.