Jesus is speaking to Pharisees who condemn His association with sinners. His point is that God seeks sinners so they can be saved (Luke 15:1–10).

... meaning seems to be, that he had never received any favour in proportion to the services he had done; and so charges his father with ingratitude. Geneva ...

He served his father, not in the Gospel, but in the law, moral and ceremonial; in the letter of it, and not in the newness of the Spirit; externally, and not ...

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 ...

This verse serves as a reminder that God's grace is not earned through works or obedience alone. It is freely given to those who repent and seek forgiveness. It ...

31 авг. 2015 г. · A prodigal is generally defined as someone who spends money in a wasteful, extravagant, or reckless manner. There is no question that the ...

Luke 15:29 meaning. In this poignant parable, the older brother embodies the tension between duty and relationship. His reaction to his father's extravagant ...

In essence, the father tells his offended son, “Don't be so short-sighted, lest you become as greedy and foolish as your little brother. All that we have here ...

Peter meant to magnify his Master. Let us trust God for it. His word brings in not now glorified men, but the God of glory.

It sets forth the kindness of the Lord, and the proud manner in which his gracious kindness is often received. The Jews, in general, showed the same spirit ...