Love Of The Father

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No parable of Jesus has been used or quoted more than that of “The Prodigal Son”. The impact and the effect that this story has had on the lives of people who have heard it are tremendous. J.E. Compton says, “the greatest of all His [Jesus’] parables.” We as human beings have always struggled with forgiveness, compassion, and acceptance from the Divine Other. Victor Hugo described God as “a divine and terrible radiance.” When you and I discuss how an infinite God can have a relationship with a finite human being there is always a sense of discomfort or of deep darkness. This is a common problem when Christians everywhere began to develop a relationship with the divine God. This parable; however, sheds a new light on the relationship between sinful man and a holy God. It gives us the idea that God is our father and we are his loved children, also that he desires a relationship with us. However, if we picture God as touchy, unapproachable, and easily annoyed, if we image God as haughty, indifferent, or angry, if we invest him with unlovable qualities and cringe before his glance, we will dismiss the way of trust in the gospel of grace. When you and I miss the concept of God as “Abba” then we seriously jeopardize our relationship and view of our heavenly Father. A better understanding of this passage will allow us to see how Jesus taught his disciples and the Pharisees about the love and grace of God.
In this exegesis I hope to help us come to an understanding of the parable in Luke 15:11-24 and what it had to say to us today. I hope to explore the historical application as well as the applicable elements of this passage of scripture. We will find some truths to help us understand and grasp the content of what the word of God says. Also we will look at practical ways to apply this ancient old scripture to our lives in this contemporary age today. After this we will look at the rebellious action of the son, the ...