It focuses on the older son's relationship to his father and his cold reaction to the compassion his father has toward his younger brother when he returns home, ...

The Parable of the Prodigal Son follows two shorter parables in which something that was lost is searched for and found, followed by a celebration.

10 февр. 2023 г. · In telling the story, Jesus identifies Himself with God in His loving attitude toward the lost, symbolized by the younger son (the tax ...

Jesus is speaking to Pharisees who condemn His association with sinners. His point is that God seeks sinners so they can be saved.

Jesus taught that God actively seeks out the lost. He does not grudgingly receive the lost; instead, He searches after them.

He was illustrating what happened to the prodigal son in the far country. He said, "As his money disappeared he had to sell his clothes in order to eat. He took ...

28 февр. 2023 г. · Jesus' response to this situation is to tell three stories: a story about a lost sheep, a story about a lost coin, and then a story about a lost ...

Jesus came preaching the kingdom of God. His message was about a God whose love surpasses all typical expressions known to humanity. That love is celebrated by ...

1 окт. 2021 г. · The father in the parable demonstrates the heart of God. He's a gentleman and will not force his way into your life but stands ready to forgive ...

15:11-16 The parable of the prodigal son shows the nature of repentance, and the Lord's readiness to welcome and bless all who return to him. It fully sets ...