The one quality we most need in life is the one reality we most resist. When Jesus wanted people to understand God and receive this principle into their lives, he told a story. Really, he told a series of stories that climaxed in one epic about a father with two sons. You and I and all people can find ourselves in the position of those children. We can also listen to Jesus’ story and discover how that one essential quality—God’s grace—can touch and transform every part of life. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Read Luke 15:11-32, identify the characters and digest the story Jesus told. 2. What do you think motivated Jesus to tell this story (check the beginning of the chapter for hints)? How does this story portray the image of God that Jesus presented and what makes it so important for us? 3. What did you hear this weekend that inspired you, challenged you, or sparked disagreement or further consideration? 4. Reflect on the profligate love of the father, the child who rebelled, and the child who followed the rules. Where do you find yourself in this story? 5. When have you experienced grace in your life? How would you describe each aspect of that moment or experience? 6. What part(s) of your life needs a touch of grace right now? Ask God work in your life to give you a fresh experience of his grace.