Luke 15:11-32

{Luke 15:11-32

Parable of the….

Prodigal Son Rembrandt

15:1 – The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to him… Pharisees and scribes began to complain “This man welcomes sinners and eats

with them” So to them he addressed this

parable Parable of the lost sheep Parable of the lost coin

Immediately before…

Return of the Prodigal SonMurillo

Lost and found Family dynamics Younger brother

Cain and Abel Cain – Farmer Abel – Shepherd Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out to

the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.

Ishmael and Isaac Esau and Jacob (Israel) Older brothers and Joseph

Parables are familiar

Divided up in marriage Given as inheritance

First born son entitled to larger portion Probably 1/3

Father divided up his life (bios)

Request of the younger

Converts inheritance to cash ασωτως (asotos) – lived a life of dissipation

Ephesians 5:18 -And do not get drunk on wine, in which lies debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit

Titus 1:6 - on condition that a man be blameless, married only once, with believing children who are not accused of licentiousness or rebellious

1 Peter 4:3 – 4 - For the time that has passed is sufficient for doing what the Gentiles like to do: living in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and wanton idolatry. They are surprised that you do not plunge into the same swamp of profligacy, and they vilify you;

And he’s off!

*Oink oink oink*

Any animal that has hoofs you may eat, provided it is cloven-footed and chews the cud. But you shall not eat

any of the following from among those that only chew the cud or only have hoofs: the camel, which indeed chews the cud, but does not have hoofs and is therefore unclean for you; the rock hyrax, which indeed chews the cud, but does not have hoofs and is therefore unclean for you; the hare, which indeed chews the cud, but does not have hoofs and is therefore unclean for you; and the pig, which does indeed have hoofs and is cloven-footed, but does not chew the cud and is therefore unclean for you. You shall not eat their meat, and you shall not touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you.No pigs allowed – Lev

11:7 also Deuteronomy 14:8

Came to himself Arises Goes to Father “Father, I have sinned against heaven

and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers.”

Returns to father

Address – Father Confession – I have sinned against

heaven and against you Contrition – I am no longer deserve to be

called your son Petition – treat me as you would treat

one of your hired workers (misthioi)

The son’s speech

The father ran

He shouldn’t have Looks undignified (dishonorable) First to see son

What would others have done? cf Genesis 33:4 - Esau ran to meet him,

embraced him, and flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept.

Why did he run?

What part did son not say? Bring him the protos (best/first) robe

Best robe he had? First robe the son had?

Ring on his finger Signet ring

Shoes on his feet Sign of his sonship Servants went barefoot

Kill fattened calf Meat was for special occasions

Speech interrupted

Confused and then annoyed, refusing to party

Father comes out to get him Look! I have served (douleuo) you and never

disobeyed Douleuo – to be a slave Mt 6:24; Ga 4:9;

Ro 12:11 Misthios - hired worker

Never gave me anything

The elder brother

Restore relationship – Son, your brother Defend himself – everything I have is yours Justify celebration – he was dead and has

come to life Zeph 3:17 - The LORD, your God, is in your

midst, a mighty savior, Who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, Who will sing joyfully because of you, as on festival days. I will remove disaster from among you, so that no one may recount your disgrace.

Father’s response

Who is the elder brother? Who is the younger brother? Who is the father?

Thoughts?