The Parable of the Lost Son: The Prodigal Son

 

The Parable of the Lost Son, also known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, is a famous story from the Bible, specifically from the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament. It is found in Luke 15:11-32 and is a parable told by Jesus to illustrate God's boundless love and forgiveness.

Here is a summary of the Parable of the Lost Son:

A man had two sons. The younger son came to his father and asked for his share of the inheritance, even though his father was still alive. In a culture where this request was seen as disrespectful and ungrateful, the father surprisingly divided his property between his two sons. The younger son then set off to a distant country, where he squandered all his wealth in wild living.

After a severe famine struck the land, the younger son found himself impoverished and in desperate need. He hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into the fields to feed pigs. In his extreme hunger, he longed to eat the pig's food but no one gave him anything.

Finally, the younger son came to his senses and realized that even his father's hired servants had enough to eat, while he was starving. He decided to return to his father and confess his sins, saying he was no longer worthy to be called his son. He planned to ask if he could be hired as one of his father's servants.

As the younger son approached his home, his father saw him from a distance and ran to him. He embraced his wayward son and kissed him, showing a remarkable display of love and forgiveness. The son began his prepared speech about being unworthy, but his father interrupted him, instructing the servants to bring the finest robe, a ring for his finger, and sandals for his feet. A celebration was ordered, with the father declaring, "For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."

The older son, who had stayed loyal and obedient to his father, became angry when he heard about the celebration for his younger brother's return. He felt it was unfair, but his father explained that they should rejoice because the lost son had returned.

The Parable of the Lost Son teaches important lessons about repentance, forgiveness, and God's unconditional love. It illustrates that no matter how far someone may have strayed, God is always ready to welcome them back with open arms when they sincerely repent and turn to Him. It also serves as a reminder to avoid self-righteousness and judgment of others, as exemplified by the older son's attitude.

 

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