This is probably the most famous parable of them all -- but with familiarity often comes common misunderstandings. This exposition attempts to get to the essence of Christ's teaching.
The parable of the Lost Sheep The parable of the Lost Coin We come now to the parable of the Lost Son. LOST – SEEKING – FINDING – REJOICING.
Christ is not giving this parable as a theological statement of the atonement or justification or a teaching that you can lose your salvation.
Three Main Characters: The Father – who represents GOD The Elder Brother – who we find out exists in v. 11 but meet in v. 25 The religious leaders of Christ's day. Their jealousy seeing Jesus receive sinners.
The Jews of the first century – who showed jealousy as the Gentiles came to God by faith – without having to become Jews first.
VI. The Prodigal Warmly Received 21-24 1. THE ROBE – shows he was a welcomed and honored member of the family. 2. A RING – shows his authority as a son. 3. SANDALS – slaves went barefoot. 4. THE FATTED CALF – a sign of rejoicing.
VII. The Elder Brother's Offense 25-30
VIII. The Father's Explanation and Appeal 28a, 31-32
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“ Great Sermon! ” I've never heard a sermon on the Prodigal Son like this one, I like it a lot especially the remarks made about the elder son, they are very insightful.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
