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THE PRODIGAL FATHER
This is one of those parables that tradition and preaching have obscured the message to the original audience.
Now I am not saying that the calls to prodigal sons do not reveal the heart of God, but it skips over the main people Christ challenged in this story.
Once you understand that, only then will you understand why the Jews thought Jesus to be a scandalous preacher and a prodigal pastor!
If you see it that way, you will understand how completely ludicrous in the world’s eyes the message of the cross and the resurrection truly.
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I. Who do the Pharisees see as being Reckless?
(Luke 15:25-32)
a. Definition of prodigal
adjectiveprod·i·gal | \ ˈprä-di-gəl \
Definition of prodigal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure 2: recklessly 3: yielding abundantly : LUXURIANT.
The answer comes from understanding that the older brother represented the Pharisees and scribes being angry at the Son of God.
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Based on the definition of Prodigal, one could say that they viewed The Father’s giving the inheritance away, putting the best robes on a dirty pig farmer, killing the prize calf, and throwing a huge party as:
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THE OLDER SON THOUGHT HIS DAD’S LOVING RESTORATION OF THE SINFUL BROTHER TO BE A RECKLESS WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE.
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They would even call that type of affection: CRAZY LOVE!
Just look at how a friend responded to my video about this weeks passage:
MY FRIEND ON FACEBOOK: This is why it is so important to show appreciation for those people in your life...
That is what I believe is another hidden message in this story.
In my opinion the father failed to do that.
He should have given examples of how he gave a calf to his son and friends to enjoy.
This one was always a double edged sword for me.
One one hand I get it.
On the other regardless of the Dad's explanation, I agree with the older brother.
It is like the Dad got his son back that's all great and awesome but what about the son that was d…See More
This is why it is so important to show appreciation for those people in your life...
That is what I believe is another hidden message in this story.
In my opinion the father failed to do that.
He should have given examples of how he gave a calf to his son and friends to enjoy.
Jim Bohrer I'm glad you are thinking about it.
The story is really about the Prodigal Father in the older brother's mindset.
Just take a moment to read .
Then meditate on it for 5 or 10 minutes.
Ponder these questions: compared to God's perfection, am I really bringing anything more to Him in comparison to a sinner or a Pharisee (or anyone for that matter)?
Then ask yourself again, if the brother had been receiving wages (he was), and the Father had an inheritance for the older brother as well, whose money was it in the first place?
Did either son "EARN" or "DESERVE" what the Father would "GIVE" to them?
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Chris Drake Jim Bohrer True.
The story was for the older brother more about the father than the long lost brother.
And that is a good point.
Making the return about himself.
Not disputing that.
However I'm still disappointed in the older brothers treatment as he felt short changed.
I know this isn't right but it is a basic human emotion.
I'm not just criticizing the father from a money stand point either.
There in my opinion was a true lack of appreciation... Or something is missing.
I'm not saying that the younger son shouldn't be celebrated.... Just that maybe if I were in those shoes I would feel both emotions.
Happy and slighted...
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Chris Drake Jim Bohrer Btw.
FWIW.
The lost sheep is like this story.
And I would never argue with Jesus.
However I'm being honest.
More rejoicing over one sinner than 98 that aren't lost.
I don't know.
Just keeping it honest.
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Jim Bohrer Chris Drake I get it.
But the parable is told to cause the EXACT reflection you share.
😉 so Christ’s spirit is using sandpaper and a chisel...
I know.
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