New Testament
The Prodigal Son for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables
The story in a nutshell
A young son took his inheritance, left home and wasted it all. When he came back sorry, his father ran to hug him and threw a celebration. God is like that father, ready to forgive.
Read it: Luke 15:11–32
Memory verse1 John 1:9
Big ideasForgiveness · God's love · Coming home
The Prodigal Son Puzzles
Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of The Prodigal Son in the Bible?
You can read it in Luke 15:11–32.
What is the story of The Prodigal Son about?
A young son took his inheritance, left home and wasted it all. When he came back sorry, his father ran to hug him and threw a celebration. God is like that father, ready to forgive.
What can kids learn from The Prodigal Son?
Big ideas to teach: Forgiveness, God's love, Coming home.