The older brother refuses to go in and celebrate but his father is persistent in entreating him. We give thanks for God's persistence with us. He is the saviour of…
In the older brother, Jesus is showing the Pharisees what they are like. Maybe they were waiting for the prodigal to get his comeuppance but Jesus shows that no matter…
This parable tells us what God is like. The father stands waiting day after day, longing to see his son return, and runs to him in eager, not reluctant, mercy.…
The prodigal sees what a fool he has been. He owns his own sin rather than blaming his father or brother. We are all accountable for the things we do…
Jesus tells these parables about shepherds and women. The Pharisees look down on these people but God looks out for them like a lost sheep to a shepherd or a…
Jesus says we should be on the edge of our seats and will go on to tell three parables because of the scribes and Pharisees murmuring over His receiving tax…