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Luke 15:11-32 (The Prodigal Son) - Universal Perspective
The parable of the prodigal son (better: "the waiting father") reveals God's scandalous grace toward sinners and challenges religious pride. The father's response—running, embracing, restoring—pictures God's heart. The elder brother's resentment mirrors the Pharisees.
Coming home to the FatherThe scandal of unearned graceWhen religious obedience breeds resentment