Luke 15 Quiz — Think you know the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal son? This chapter is one of the most beloved and convicting passages in Scripture. Each parable reveals the depth of God’s mercy and His relentless pursuit of those who stray.
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Answer 1: C — Publicans and sinners came close to Jesus, drawing criticism from the religious leaders.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:1 — “Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”
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Answer 2: D — They criticized Him for associating with sinners.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:2 — “And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.”
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Answer 3: D — The shepherd had 100 sheep and lost one.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:4 — “What man of you, having an hundred sheep…”
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Answer 4: C — He leaves the 99 and goes after the one that is lost.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:4 — “…doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost…”
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Answer 5: D — The man joyfully carries the recovered sheep on his shoulders.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:5 — “And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.”
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Answer 6: C — He invites others to rejoice with him.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:6 — “Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.”
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Answer 7: B — Jesus said there is joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:7 — “…joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth…”
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Answer 8: D — She had ten pieces of silver and lost one.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:8 — “…what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece…”
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Answer 9: D — She takes active, thorough steps to recover the lost coin.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:8 — “…doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?”
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Answer 10: B — Like the shepherd, she calls others to rejoice with her.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:9 — “Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.”
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Answer 11: B — Jesus said there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:10 — “…there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
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Answer 12: B — The parable focuses on two sons: one who leaves and one who stays.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:11 — “A certain man had two sons.”
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Answer 13: B — He asked for his inheritance early.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:12 — “Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.”
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Answer 14: C — He wasted his substance with reckless living.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:13 — “…and there wasted his substance with riotous living.”
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Answer 15: C — After he spent all, a severe famine made his situation worse.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:14 — “…there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.”
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Answer 16: C — He was hired to feed swine, which was especially shameful for a Jew.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:15 — “…and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.”
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Answer 17: B — He longed to fill his belly with the same husks the pigs were eating.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:16 — “And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat…”
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Answer 18: C — He realized even the servants in his father’s house were better off than he was.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:17 — “How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!”
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Answer 19: A — He planned to humbly confess his sin to both God and his father.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:18 — “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee…”
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Answer 20: C — The father saw him afar off, ran to him, embraced him, and kissed him.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:20 — “…his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
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Answer 21: C — He repeated the confession he planned, acknowledging his sin.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:21 — “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.”
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Answer 22: B — The father clothed him with honor: robe, ring, and shoes.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:22 — “Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.”
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Answer 23: D — The father celebrated the son’s return with the best feast possible.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:23 — “And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry.”
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Answer 24: C — The father rejoiced that his lost son had returned alive.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:24 — “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found…”
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Answer 25: D — The elder brother became angry and refused to join the celebration.
KJV Reference: Luke 15:28 — “And he was angry, and would not go in…”
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