Yep, salvation is a free gift. It’s not about us but about the Grace and Goodness of God who saves all of us by Grace and not according to our works or self righteousness
Powerful. Our Sunday School class is using the DVD and discussion guide in class. Tim Keller expands our understanding of just how radical and relevant Jesus’ message of redemption is.
I grew up hearing this parable and was always familiar with the grace given the younger brother by the father and the indignation of the older brother, the former a representation of God's grace toward us and the latter brother the representation of no matter how righteous and deserving one thinks they are, God's love is not based on works. I never heard this parable told in such detail and depth of what Christ was actually conveying to the audience and ultimately the world, the relationship between the the father and his two sons, and what or who they actually represent. Thank you for this insight. Thank you Jesus
God does want us to obey, He says "If you love me you will keep my commands" How can the elder son be considered lost if he obeys the father? Obedience shows you love God according to the scriptures. The prodigal son story never says the elder son was lost in fact indicates the opposite.
Michael, he is lost because he had no love or respect for his father, no love or compassion for his repentant brother. His obedience was under self-perceived sufferance to what he wrongly considered to be a harsh father. He represents the works-oriented effort for salvation, but without love. He represents the Pharisees - who had obsessive, endless displays of obedience. But it was merely a 'form' of godliness but denying its power'' (2 Timothy 3:5 NIV)
@@27raimundo The father called the elder brother "son" and "that all that I have is yours" and "you have always been with me". Yes the elder brother was upset but that would be understandable in Jewish customs etc. This is not a pharisee vs humble repentant sinner coming to God. IMO this is a previously saved man returning to God through repentance while the elder brother was a faithful son that obeyed Jewish law. The pharisees kept the outer garment clean "the ceremonies, washing of hands, new moons etc but broke the 10 commandments, the the Holy law. The heart/spirit = 10 commandments, Outer garment/in the flesh = the law (ceremonial, hand washing, new moons, tithing, RELIGEON.) When you love God you obey Him, His commandments. (the inner man) The elder brother kept those, he wasnt spending his money on booze and women, he was obviously a commandment keeping son. The prodigal son was the commandment breaker and found favor through repentance, stopping his sin and leaving his pigsty. Hes not the hero here, this story shows Gods mercy and love for us. Remember the Father also says to the elder brother "your brother was dead but now alive". The implication is the elder brother was alive to His Father, the inheritance was his..
The Eternal Word manifest in Flesh tells one parable in three parts in Luke chapter 15v3, to the Pharisees and scribes who criticized Him for having a meal with sinners who wanted to hear His words of welcome to those who wanted to be saved by His Grace, and the parable speaks about one lost sheep,in a flock of one hundred, sheep one lost piece of silver in a necklace of ten pieces, and one lost son in a family of two sons, In the first the shepherd leaves the ninety nine sheep to seek and find the one that was lost, notice the Shepherd finds this lost sheep and carries it home on His shoulders, the sheep does nothing to find itself, the same is true of the lost silver, the piece of silver does nothing to find itself, she sweeps and she finds it, but notice the contrast in the lost son, He decides to forsake His father and find his fun in a far country , having a hell of a time, literally, with harlots, but when he becomes destitude through hIs depraved behaviour He decides to go home to His Father , as forsakes the far country and decides to confess his unworthiness to be received as a hired hand, repenting of his former resolve to run away from home and from God, he is astonished by His Fathers Grace and Goodness , in Gift after Gift . The elder Son is grieved at His Father's Grace to his godless brother and laments about his Father's lack of Love for him year after year , as he loyally loved Him and never failed to comply with His commands, but his Father pleads with him to share in His happiness that his lost son has decided to come home , and tells His elder Son that He has delighted in his dedicated devotion to Him all of the years when he served His father , and promised him that all of his possessions would be his One thing more about this parable, found in v7, God has more joy over one sinner who repents, that he has over ninety and nine righteous people who do not need to repent
you're forgetting one major detail... Why should anyone care what it says in the bible? If your answer is because the bible says so, then that's circular and illogical.
This is so good - so encouraging!
Yep, salvation is a free gift. It’s not about us but about the Grace and Goodness of God who saves all of us by Grace and not according to our works or self righteousness
So profound and brings me to tears. Thank you Jesus
Powerful. Our Sunday School class is using the DVD and discussion guide in class. Tim Keller expands our understanding of just how radical and relevant Jesus’ message of redemption is.
I grew up hearing this parable and was always familiar with the grace given the younger brother by the father and the indignation of the older brother, the former a representation of God's grace toward us and the latter brother the representation of no matter how righteous and deserving one thinks they are, God's love is not based on works. I never heard this parable told in such detail and depth of what Christ was actually conveying to the audience and ultimately the world, the relationship between the the father and his two sons, and what or who they actually represent. Thank you for this insight. Thank you Jesus
You have done a given a good reason why Jesus should truly be our LORD.
Very good.. ( no need for background mood music to alter attitudes… that’s what Hollywood does. God’s truths will suffice)
This reminds me of the songs “Restoration” by The Winans and “Jesus” by Shekinah Glory Ministry
Too profound beyond imagination
God does want us to obey, He says "If you love me you will keep my commands" How can the elder son be considered lost if he obeys the father? Obedience shows you love God according to the scriptures. The prodigal son story never says the elder son was lost in fact indicates the opposite.
Michael,
he is lost because he had no love or respect for his father, no love or compassion for his repentant brother. His obedience was under self-perceived sufferance to what he wrongly considered to be a harsh father. He represents the works-oriented effort for salvation, but without love. He represents the Pharisees - who had obsessive, endless displays of obedience. But it was merely a 'form' of godliness but denying its power'' (2 Timothy 3:5 NIV)
@@27raimundo The father called the elder brother "son" and "that all that I have is yours" and "you have always been with me". Yes the elder brother was upset but that would be understandable in Jewish customs etc. This is not a pharisee vs humble repentant sinner coming to God. IMO this is a previously saved man returning to God through repentance while the elder brother was a faithful son that obeyed Jewish law. The pharisees kept the outer garment clean "the ceremonies, washing of hands, new moons etc but broke the 10 commandments, the the Holy law. The heart/spirit = 10 commandments, Outer garment/in the flesh = the law (ceremonial, hand washing, new moons, tithing, RELIGEON.) When you love God you obey Him, His commandments. (the inner man) The elder brother kept those, he wasnt spending his money on booze and women, he was obviously a commandment keeping son. The prodigal son was the commandment breaker and found favor through repentance, stopping his sin and leaving his pigsty. Hes not the hero here, this story shows Gods mercy and love for us. Remember the Father also says to the elder brother "your brother was dead but now alive". The implication is the elder brother was alive to His Father, the inheritance was his..
Wonderful!
What a word 😇
The Eternal Word manifest in Flesh tells one parable in three parts in Luke chapter 15v3, to the Pharisees and scribes who criticized Him for having a meal with sinners who wanted to hear His words of welcome to those who wanted to be saved by His Grace, and the parable speaks about one lost sheep,in a flock of one hundred, sheep one lost piece of silver in a necklace of ten pieces, and one lost son in a family of two sons, In the first the shepherd leaves the ninety nine sheep to seek and find the one that was lost, notice the Shepherd finds this lost sheep and carries it home on His shoulders, the sheep does nothing to find itself, the same is true of the lost silver, the piece of silver does nothing to find itself, she sweeps and she finds it, but notice the contrast in the lost son, He decides to forsake His father and find his fun in a far country , having a hell of a time, literally, with harlots, but when he becomes destitude through hIs depraved behaviour He decides to go home to His Father , as forsakes the far country and decides to confess his unworthiness to be received as a hired hand, repenting of his former resolve to run away from home and from God, he is astonished by His Fathers Grace and Goodness , in Gift after Gift .
The elder Son is grieved at His Father's Grace to his godless brother and laments about his Father's lack of Love for him year after year , as he loyally loved Him and never failed to comply with His commands, but his Father pleads with him to share in His happiness that his lost son has decided to come home , and tells His elder Son that He has delighted in his dedicated devotion to Him all of the years when he served His father , and promised him that all of his possessions would be his
One thing more about this parable, found in v7, God has more joy over one sinner who repents, that he has over ninety and nine righteous people who do not need to repent
what's the purpose of the annoying background music instrument for such a profound message as this
What happens if you are not moved?
Keep thinking, seeking and trying. Pray. Peace to you, friend.
you're forgetting one major detail...
Why should anyone care what it says in the bible?
If your answer is because the bible says so, then that's circular and illogical.