Prodigal Son

Why did Jesus use parables? How do parables work ?

a parable…
Is Indirect / ‘fuzzy’
Requires submission / surrender
Imparts a experience and solution beyond initial expectations

The form of a parable beckons the hearer to explore new territory (and) forms a heart that is humble enough to admit it doesn't already understand and is thirsty enough to ask questions .

In other words, a parable renders its hearers not as know-it-alls, not as scholars... but as children . Brian McLaren

A humble device ‘ activated’ by humility

First it was sheep, then coins… On to the parable of the Prodigal Son…

"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.”

The Retroactive Realisation

A big big BIG kind of love!
The father’s love transcends cultural frameworks (JEWS)
The father’s love surpasses the personal expectations (YOUNGER SON)
The father’s love actively works for reconciliation (SITUATION)
The father’s love stands firm against righteous accusations (OLDER SON)

Something’s happening… something’s coming…

What shall the Church do?

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Prodigal Son

by Alwyn Lau on Mar 14, 2010

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