The Prodigal Son

There is so much to The Prodigal Son, often called the pearl and crown of all parables. It’s probably the most familiar of all of Jesus’ parables. Even if you don’t call yourself a Christ Follower, chances are you probably know this story. There are three main characters in this parable: the younger son, the one we call the prodigal, the older son, who is often overlooked (both of the sons are wayward for different reasons), then there’s the father. While it is called the Parable of the Prodigal Son, this really is more about the father than either of the sons. And while the sons’ attitudes are outlandish, the father’s love is extraordinary.