Theological Insights from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

The parable of the prodigal son is a rich repository of Jesus' theological instruction, more multilayered and complex than many of us would think.   In it we see such topics as Jesus' understanding of the nature of God, the nature of the relationship between God and humans, the nature of temptation and sin, the nature of repentance and reconciliation with God, and the nature of our reconciliation with one another.    Click on one of the topical links below to get started encountering the theological insights embedded in the prodigal son.

God
     What do we have to learn about Jesus' understanding of the nature of God from his parable of the prodigal son?
     Click here to read a discussion of GOD in the parable.

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