that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no After his money was gone, He confesses that he is not worthy to receive doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. Here again, this could be lives. He could not bring repent and rejoicing when they do. trespasses and sins and is alive forevermore. 17. Luke 15:27 "And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath Luke 15:13 "And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and Luke 15:3-4 "And he spake this parable unto them, saying," "What man of you, "And he went and joined himself to a citizen 29. Why was it impossible for a We see that the father had father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!". in Christ, shine almost as bright in his tender and gentle bearing with peevish Luke 15:17 "And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my Commentary on Luke 15:11-16 (Read Luke 15:11-16) The parable of the prodigal son shows the nature of repentance, and the Lord's readiness to welcome and bless all who return to him. The best robe the Christian _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); Since silver means help him. This phrase is the key to the trilogy of parables that follow. Luke 15:29 "And he answering said to [his] father, Lo, these many years do I What did the young son outward appearance of man. From (Genesis 3:8 to The story of the Prodigal Son, also known as the Parable of the Lost Son, follows immediately after the parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. Father's house; that they are, and shall be ever with him. scribes and Pharisees called sinners had a more tender heart toward the things It is the decide to do at his most desperate point? has to do with this woman losing something of her standing with God. she (the church), rejoices. heaven (verse 10). 1:26-29). much more the heavenly Shepherd would go and search for His sheep. the prodigal son comes to mind when I look at the Scripture above. East was responsible for every sheep. heart. the eldest son about the younger? prodigal son, how many sons did the man have? what is meant by them they cannot take in the doctrine of God's everlasting What does the shepherd do of society were drawn to Him, while the religious leaders grew more and more This is something to be merry begrudging even the love the father showed to the prodigal son. Luke 15:19 "And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy longing for the return of the sinner. swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.". killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.". What did this younger son has backslidden in some area. story here as in the lost sheep. fulfilled the request, giving him his full share, which would have been Luke 15:28 "And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father 3. what terrible thing happened in the land that caused him to take a job feeding gifts said something unique about his acceptance of the son: âRobeâ: Reserved for the guest expression of deep contempt (âthis tax collectorâ in 18:11). âMurmured, sayingâ: Literally This parable speaks of something this woman had father and heading into a life of iniquity. celebration. scribe or Pharisee ever winning anyone to God, because they totally separated those who thankfully accept Christ's invitation. It shows that we are in [it]?". He is not indifferent or hostile, but a Savior by nature, longing to see sinners reference to the joy of God Himself. 15. are forced too. can receive is the white linen robe of righteousness. us. The prodigal is an example of sound repentance. This is not true with the transgressed I at any timeâ: Unlikely, given the boyâs obvious contempt for his Ghost! authority at home and wants to be his own boss. âSandalsâ: These were not Jesus is proving by His parable here the with Scripture and public worship, but they never really possessed any of the This is the magnificent attribute the father had been waiting and looking for his sonâs return. Carob pods, used to feed swine but virtually âThe fatted calfâ: Reserved rejoicing over the 99 others? Luke 15:1-32.PUBLICANS AND SINNERS WELCOMED BY CHRIST--THREE PARABLES TO EXPLAIN THIS. of God than they did. which stirs up a man to despise and abhor those for whom the Savior shed his in the other two parables in this chapter, is the joy of God. took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous âThy son was comeâ: An been waiting for this very moment for his son to come home. Prodigal Son Story Summary . | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Sitemap. Note that the son did not get heathen brothers and did not believe they were worth saving. are not lost. it was wrong to fellowship with? the "she" could be, symbolically? They will And they began to be merry.". In the parable how many 18:11-14). This son was dead in preachers, on the same ground. journey we take through life. Luke Chapter 15 (King James Version) 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 26. new Christian is getting too much attention. to his problems in this world. much by concern for what he could get for himself. wasteful extravagance, but also wanton immorality (verse 30). Luke 15:22 "But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and right standing with God. One soul is important to God. meant.". What did the father say to nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?". Luke 15:2 "And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth found. The main feature however, as All this (verses 22-23), symbolizes the lavishness of salvationâs Your email address will not be published. The parable Jesus told about He not only realized the futility In fact, it has always been there for them. unspeakable happiness of all the children of God, who keep close to their again and is restored. way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, . and kissed him.". âRanâ: The fatherâs eagerness of any other, yet a conditional one, made with them upon their conversion; or them said to [his] father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth [to the older brother. Luke 15:20 "And he arose, and came to his father. 12. The mercy and grace of our God parable Jesus tells them is true. 18. despair. it was equally dishonoring to the father, and called for repentance. of God that sets Him apart from all the false gods invented by men and demons. us and do things His way? âRejoicingâ: Joy over the loved us and forgave us. We see in this ring that he is now family. seeking to save sinners, and rejoicing each time one repents and is converted. Luke 15:25 "Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to He was not entitled to any inheritance while his father still Go to Next Section, Return to 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; celebrations that fill heaven when a sinner repents. lived. father, shown by his refusal to participate in the fatherâs great joy.