`The Parable of the Prodigal son(luke 15:11-32).

THE PRODIGAL SON [Luke 15 : 11-32]

Introduction

The illustration of the prodigal son is fraught with meaning . So as to have the picture in mind this will briefly review the story , which is of a man who had two sons . The younger one asked his father for his share of the property . This was granted , and the young man then took all his belongings and went off to a far country , where he squandered all he had in a life of debauchery . Famine hit the country , and in desperate need he got

a job herding swine , but was not allowed even to eat their fodder . In sore plight , he came to his senses and decided to return home . He would acknowledge his sinful course and ask to be taken on , not as a son , but as a hired servant . His father , however , seeing his son when far off , ran to meet him and gave him a heartwarming welcome . He was quickly fitted out with the best robe , sandals and a fine ring followed by a feast with music and dancing . But the older son , on approaching the house and being told what was happening , was furious and would not join in . His father entreated him , but he only argued back The father again explained his course of action in a most kindly and appealing way . There the story abruptly ends , leaving it open as to the older son 's final reaction (Luke 15 : 11-32

True , this biblical illustration has long been acknowledged and used by several speakers in presenting the truths about human life . The idealism of humans being connected with a supreme being is the primary focus of the illustration as noted in the Bible . The understanding given to the context of the illustration shall indeed help people realize their situation and thus be able to reconnect with the supreme God who is willing to help them survive the challenges of living . Although the illustration is rather long , many speakers and inspirational mentors find it easier to use to be able to bring out the different points related with the facts about human choices and consequences

What did Jesus Christ particularly have in mind as he narrated this particular illustration to his listeners ? Most likely , he wanted to show them the impact of their decisions in their lives and what God himself particularly feels about this . The idea is to awaken the sense of his listeners in realizing the fact that God is affected by every decision that they make as his followers . With the kind of life that Jesus Christ lives , it is noticeable that he met with sinners , tax collectors and other individuals of different walks of life who have been deciding mistakably with their lives during those times . Through this perception Christ understood that these people needed guidance and the sense of realization that they are being given the importance that they are due as individuals wanting to follow the right path of living

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