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'Thoughtful consideration'. The parable is offered up as a 'thought experiment', expecting people to carefully consider the 'true weight' of each fact presented and the proper interpretation of it.
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For this reader of the parable, the overall tone seems to be the Father's love and compassion for a wayward son. The son wanted the lust of this world demanding his inheritance now only to flaunt it and end up with nothing. He returns to his father and begs forgiveness (repents) and the father rejoices that his lost child has returned home. His other son, who always respected and obeyed his father was upset at all this attention given to his lustful brother but the father compassionately explains that all he has is his and that he is always with the father. However, he should rejoice that his once lost brother has found his way home.
This was Jesus' way of explaing how our Heavenly Father patiently puts up with His children (all of us) and their selfish, lost ways. He awaits our return to Him as all in Heaven rejoice at the saving of a lost soul.
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Which parable teach us how willing God is to understand and forgive us if you are willing to turn back to him?
You may be referring to the parable of the lost son (prodigal) found in Luke 15:11-32.
What parable of Jesus do you like?
The best parable I like of Jesus is the Prodigal Son. It is in the book of Luke chapter 15 verse 11 to verse 32. It shows us God the father is waiting patiently for us to return to him from our sins.
What is god trying to teach us in the parable of the Prodigal Son?
"The parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, bring out in distinct lines God's pitying love for those who are straying from Him. Although they have turned away from God, He does not leave them in their misery. He is full of kindness and tender pity toward all who are exposed to the temptations of the artful foe".----Christ's object lessons by E.G.W.
What does the Parable of the Lost Son teach about God and forgiveness?
The Parable of the Lost Son conveys the far-reaching forgiveness that is available to all. No matter what we have done, and how extensive our sins, God will never reject us should we turn from those sins and return to Him.
What is the definition of prodigal son?
It is a story in a parable that a rich son takes his share and wastes it. But he does get up and comes home to his father and repents. But the father recognized him from a distance. Just as god would recognize us as we also repent from far of distance. And like the father will also forgive us.
Why is the prodigal son an effective lesson?
The parable was told as a rebuke to the scribes and Pharisees of Jesus' time. Jesus came to call the nation of Israel to repent but the scribes and Pharisees thought Jesus should be talking with them the "spiritual leaders" not the common people. The father in the parable represents God and shows His desire for Israel to repent and turn to Him. The son represent the nation of Israel and the oldest son represents the scribe and Pharisees. People often use this parable to illustrate how God is waiting for people to repent and turn to Him. It is effective because it is an interesting story which people can associate with but this not the primary interpretation.
What is your reaction to prodigal son?
Yes that is the way fathers tend to react about their children.yes that is the way some children go bad.Yes some people just can't forgive and forget.I hope that the feast and the warm home-coming is the only perks the prodigal son gets. He should be taught how to do an honest days work.
From which point of view is the Bible story The Prodigal Son told?
In the famous stpry of the prodigal son. We are the son , who is sinful and the father is god , who is waiting and waiting for us to repent and return to god. As it clearly shows he is waiting patiently for us to make the first move.
How does the parable of the Persistent friend teach us?
It teaches us to be a good friend for other no matter what the circumstances are.
Prodigal son in the bible?
The parable of the Prodigal Son can be found in the Gospel of Luke chapter 15. The parable is one of three Jesus told in reply to the Pharisees and scribes when they complained saying ........"This Man receives sinners and eats with them." Luke 15:2. The father in the parable represents God. The prodigal/youngest son represents Israel and the oldest son represents the Pharisees and the scribes.
Did the Prodigal Son welcome his brother back into the family?
Here it is only a story, but the father stands for God, and the prodigal son are us , sinners. The father saw him from afar and ran and embraced him.Mind you he was dirty.So we all sinners will be welcomed by God if we repent.
What do parable do teach us?
They are earthly stories with a heavenly meaning. So that the people got a better meaning of the story.
