The Parable of the Lost Son

By Mary Vee
Luke 15

Peter

Photo by Mary Vee

My name is Peter. I am a disciple of Jesus.


One day, Jesus told this story to the crowds that had gathered, which included Pharisees. They quieted the second He began.

"There was a man who had two sons. The younger one was full of life and no longer wanted to live at home and do his chores. The world beyond offered so much and he wanted to enjoy it while he could. 

The younger son went to his father and asked for his share of the family estate."

"The father loved his son and didn't want to see him leave, but he did as the boy asked. He sold off the younger son's portion of the estate and gave him the money.

"The younger son spent a few days finalizing his plans and packing his belongings. He said his goodbyes and set off for a distant country, thrilled to experience the adventure. 

"Money jingled in his bags. He stopped at the best inns and bought the best meals. Soon he had many friends. They invited him to parties and to their homes for meals. He lavished his friends with gifts and bought himself the latest fashions. Truly this was the life he wanted.

"Over time the money in his bags decreased. He didn't care. He planned to solve the problem later. 

"A severe famine came upon the whole country. He gave his last coin to the innkeeper while his belly groaned. He searched for work and found only one employment feeding pigs. Even with the work he still didn't have food. He longed to take some of the pig's food and eat it, but he wasn't allowed. 

"When he could stand the hunger no longer he said to himself, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to not only eat but share with others? Here I am starving to death. I'm going back to my father's home and say 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Please hire me as one of your workers.' 

"So, he left the pig farm and walked the long road back to his father's home. 

Come back to read the rest of the story.

*Note from Mary Vee: If you have questions, please feel free to leave them in the comment section. I will see them and will answer as best I can or direct you to a source.


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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.