To begin the session:
Distribute copies of the “Would You Rather?” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Have learners complete it individually in a minute or less before discussing conclusions in whole-class discussion.
After the activity, lead into the Bible study by saying, “All decisions have consequences. As we read the parable in today’s Scripture, consider how your decisions would be similar to or different from the decisions made by each character.”
To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Option 1: Distribute copies of the “If You Ask Me” activity from the activity page. Have learners complete prompts 1 and 2. After one minute, discuss responses in whole-class discussion.
Have the groups read Luke 15:14-19 and write a second diary entry based on their character’s perspective in these specific verses. Encourage groups to creatively consider the consequences of their character’s decisions. After several minutes, ask a volunteer from each group to read their group’s diary entry to the whole class.
Option 2: Have learners complete prompts 3 and 4 on the “If You Ask Me” activity page. After one minute, invite volunteers to share their responses and explain how the responses are similar to or different from the parable’s narrative.
Have the groups read Luke 15:20-24 and write a third diary entry based on their character’s perspective in these specific verses. Encourage groups to consider their character’s treatment of the other character, given what feelings and beliefs might have been behind the actions. After several minutes, ask a volunteer from each group to read their group’s diary entry to the whole class.
Option 3: Have participants complete prompts 5 and 6 on the “If You Ask Me” activity page. After one minute, invite volunteers to share their responses and how the responses best connect with the characters or events of the parable.
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