The prodigal son

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Luke 15:11-32 The sons in this time were expected to hold their fathers and family in the highest honor. The youngest son asking for his inheritance is...

“Come join the murder,” the black ravens of his heart cried. “Come join it again, old friend.” And so he did. The prodigal relapsed. Re-sinned. Re-destroyed his life. Would his father welcome him home this time?

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Jesus’ illustration of the lost son teaches us how God feels toward repentant sinners. The reaction of the older brother provides a personal lesson.

FreeBibleimages :: Gospel images - Parables of Jesus :: Paintings of parables in the Gospels (Matthew 13:3-9, 25:1-13, Luke 10:25-37, 14:15-24, 15:3-7, 15:11-32)

There are not many stories any better than the one of the Prodigal Son. This is a great picture of God's love for us, no matter how much we have made a mess of things. He searches for us, runs towards us, and brings us home. We don't deserve any of it at all, but that's exactly the point. God is full of grace and mercy, and His love cannot help but to run towards us.His father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.Luke…

Luke 15:18 . . .“Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Make me as one of your hired men.”’ 20 So he rose and went to his father. While he was yet a long way off, his father caught sight of him and was moved with pity, and he ran and fell upon his neck and tenderly kissed him.

This clipart image depicts the famous biblical parable of The Return of the Prodigal Son. The image portrays a scene of a father embracing his wayward son who has returned home after squandering his inheritance.