a) The deceitfulness of sin ā the prodigal son enjoyed the passing pleasures of sin but he ended up ruined. b) The far country illustrates how he who āgoes aside seeks his own harm.ā c) The consequences of sin: the prodigal ended up begging, hungry and feeding husks to pigs, in a pig pen. It couldnāt have been more detestable to a Jew! ļ° The marks of true repentance: pain, conviction, he returned to his father and confessed his sin in humility. R.C.: conviction, attrition, confession and penance d) The older brother: whom nobody likes, because he represents the Pharisees. e) Of course, all of us recognize the fatherās mercy and compassion.
All of this is true, but IS THAT REALLY THE POINT of the Parable?
ā What does this parable really teach?
III ā What does this parable really teach?
a) Context: Luke 15:1-2
b) The joy of heaven
c) Jesusā sarcasm:
d) The two brothers:
e) This Parable is about God! Not the wayward son!
1. Jesus is the revealer of Godās heart ļ Jn 1:18 / Heb 1:3 2. Godās Deep Running Mercy: 3. Godās Proactive Love: 4. Godās Forgiving Heart: 5. Godās rejoicing over a sinner who repents 6. I am the older brother... (and perhaps you too)
a) The older brother was doing what he ought to:
b) He became indignant:
c) The older brother also got angry at his fatherās leniency
d) The older brother served with hidden resentment:
e) The other brother thought he was better and therefore deserved more:
f) Notice the Fatherās mercy to the older brother as well:
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