About this episode

This episode explores the parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on the attitudes of the rebellious son, the resentful older son, and the compassionate father.

Luke 15 contains three parables that reveal God's heart for lost people. Jesus tells of a lost sheep, a lost coin, and finally a lost son. The third story is often called the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but it could just as accurately be called the Parable of the Loving Father. And even though the younger son in this passage usually receives the bulk of our attention, Jesus intentionally highlights the attitudes of three people: a rebellious younger son, a resentful older son, and a compassionate father. . Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.  You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here:  https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John Stange directly, please send your message to biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com . Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

People in this episode

Host: John Stange

Topics covered

• God's heart for lost people
• Parable of the Prodigal Son
• compassionate father
• rebellious younger son
• resentful older son

Keywords

• prodigal son
• parable
• God's love
• lost people
• Christianity
• faith
• spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bible Study Headquarters, lifeaudio.com, Buy Me a Coffee, Amazon

Books & works: The Father Who Runs to the Rebel, Desire Jesus One Year Devotional

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