parable of the prodigal son.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

1. PARABLE OF THE
PRODIGAL SON

2. There was a man that had 2 sons. The younger
son told his father that he wanted his part of
the inheritance and the father divided what he
had and gave part to the son.
A couple days later, the younger son packed up
his belongings and traveled to a country far
away. And he wasted what he had with
extravagant living. He partied, spent time with
women and wasted his money.

3. After he had spent all the money that his father
had given him, a severe famine came to the land.
This means there was a food shortage, and now he
doesn’t have money or food to take care of himself.
He went to work for someone in that country and
he was sent into the fields to feed the pigs. He was
so hungry, he would have gladly eaten the pig's
food, but no one gave him any food. He thought to
himself…My father has servants, and they have
bread to spare, and here I am hungry!

4. He decided he would go home
to his father and tell him:
“Father, I have sinned against
heaven and before you.” I’m
not even worthy to be called
your son! Make me one of your
servants.

5. He made the journey back to his
father. When he was far away, his
father saw him and had
sympathy for him. His father ran
and kissed him! He told his father
that he has sinned and “I’m not
worthy to be called your son.”

6. BUT the father told his servants to
bring out the best robe and put it on
him…put a ring on his hand…and
sandals on his feet. He told them to
bring the fatted calf and let us eat and
be happy! My son was dead and now he
is alive! He was lost and now he is
found!

7. The older son was in the field and as he
came to the house, heard the music and
asked a servant what was going on. He
told him that his brother has returned
home. He is safe and sound and your
father is having a celebration.

8. Well, he was angry, and he wouldn’t go in the house.
His father came out to see him and pleaded with
him. He told his father that he has stayed home and
helped him, and his father hasn’t ever had a
celebration for him and his friends! But as soon as
my brother comes back, who has wasted all his
money, now you serve a great meal for him. His
father told him that yes, he was always there for
him, and everything that he had, would be his. But
it is right to be happy, because his brother was dead,
and is now alive. He was lost and now he is found.