About this episode

Pastor Jerry West discusses the implications of the parable of the prodigal son, focusing on themes of grace and hospitality.

In Week 3 of Table-ology, Pastor Jerry West continues through Luke 15 with a message called “The Empty Chair.” Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son is not only about the son who left home, but also about the Father who kept seeing the empty chair, and the older brother who refused to come to the table when grace made room for someone he thought was undeserving. This message explores the heart of God for those who are far away, the power of radical hospitality, and the danger of being near the house but far from the Father’s heart. The Father is still looking, still moved with compassion, and still making room at His table.

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Jerry West

Topics covered

• radical hospitality
• God's heart
• grace
• forgiveness
• spiritual distance

Keywords

• prodigal son
• empty chair
• grace
• hospitality
• spirituality
• God's compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Empty Chair, Luke 15, the prodigal son

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