The Prodigal Son
Read some poetry connected to the story of the prodigal son and reflect on its meaning.
This poems are from the Easy-to-Read Version of the Bible.
Psalms 51
Reflect on Psalms 51:3-4,10-12 and its connection to the main story.
3 I know I have done wrong.
I remember that sin all the time.
4 I did what you said is wrong.
You are the one I have sinned against.
10 God, create a pure heart in me,
and make my spirit strong again.
11 Don’t push me away
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Your help made me so happy.
Give me that joy again.
Make my spirit strong and ready to obey you.
Taken from the HOLY BIBLE: EASY-TO-READ VERSION © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.
Discussion Questions
Think about the story of the prodigal son. So you see any similar ideas in this poem?
The author of the poem wants god to create a pure heart in them. What is a pure heart?
Why do you think the author said, "Your help made me so happy"?