The Parable of the Other Son
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“Now his older son was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
“And he summoned one of the servants and began inquiring what these things could be.
“And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has received him back safe and sound.’
“But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him.
“But he answered and said to his father, ‘Look! For so many years I have been serving you and I have never neglected a command of yours; and yet you have never given me a young goat, so that I might celebrate with my friends;
but when this son of yours came, who has devoured your wealth with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.’
“And he said to him, ‘Son, you have always been with me, and all that is mine is yours.
‘But we had to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and has begun to live, and was lost and has been found.’ ”
Luke 15.25-
Background of the Story
Background of the Story
The prodigal son returns, after spending all his share in the inheritance
The father welcomes the prodigal son compassionately, and prepares a feast to celebrate his return
The other son becomes bitter and angry, and begins to compare himself with his prodigal brother.
The father explains to him everything and the reason for the celebration
What the “other son” Misunderstood
What the “other son” Misunderstood
He misunderstood the father’s love
he thought that material wealth was more important than life
he expected his father to scold, rebuke, and punish his brother!
He misunderstood his place in his father’s house
he thought his obedience deserved more appreciation
he never thought he was free spend and celebrate in his father’s house
He misunderstood the value of his brother’s return
he thought a prodigal child is best lost forever
he never thought
Three Important Lessons in the Story
Three Important Lessons in the Story
We Must Learn the Father’s Love
We Must Learn the Father’s Love
God’s love would leave the 99 and seek the 1 that is lost
“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?
“When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
“And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’
“I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?
Luke 15.4-
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
God’s love will overlook offenses if the backslider will return to Him
Luke 19.
And the Lord said to me, “Faithless Israel has proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.
“Go and proclaim these words toward the north and say, ‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not look upon you in anger. For I am gracious,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not be angry forever.
‘Only acknowledge your iniquity, That you have transgressed against the Lord your God And have scattered your favors to the strangers under every green tree, And you have not obeyed My voice,’ declares the Lord.
‘Return, O faithless sons,’ declares the Lord; ‘For I am a master to you, And I will take you one from a city and two from a family, And I will bring you to Zion.’
“Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 3.11-
God’s love is greater than His anger!
‘The Lord is slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generations.’
Numbers 14.1
“Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments;
Deuteronomy 7.9
Jesus Learned the Father’s Love
Jesus Learned the Father’s Love
Then it happened that as Jesus was reclining at the table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were dining with Jesus and His disciples.
When the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, “Why is your Teacher eating with the tax collectors and sinners?”
But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.
“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire compassion, and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
“I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 9.10-13
We Must Understand Our Place and Privileges in the Father’s House
We Must Understand Our Place and Privileges in the Father’s House
The Father has given us the “authority of a son”
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
Those “stay in the Father’s house have privileges
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
“My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.
“Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.
“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
“These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
John 15.7
We Must Learn the Value of Life
We Must Learn the Value of Life
Life means more to God
“But if the wicked man turns from all his sins which he has committed and observes all My statutes and practices justice and righteousness, he shall surely live; he shall not die.
“All his transgressions which he has committed will not be remembered against him; because of his righteousness which he has practiced, he will live.
“Do I have any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” declares the Lord God, “rather than that he should turn from his ways and live?
Ezekiel 18.21-23
“Cast away from you all your transgressions which you have committed and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! For why will you die, O house of Israel?
“For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord God. “Therefore, repent and live.”
“For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
“Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have spoken, saying, “Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we survive?” ’
“Say to them, ‘As I live!’ declares the Lord God, ‘I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?’
Ezekiel 33.10-11
Saving souls is the most important work
My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back,
let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
And have mercy on some, who are doubting;
save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh.
Jude 21-2
Conclusion
Conclusion
God’s Message to us is this:
As the world gets worse and worse, more and more souls are turning back to God. Let us be ready to welcome them to the house of God!
The church must not cut back on spending for the salvation of souls. Life is more important than material wealth!
Let’s not limit our access to the riches of God! Ask! Seek! Knock! God wants to fill our lives with joy!