Mar 31 2019 The Prodigal Son(s) - Which are You? (Both!)
This is really the story of two sons – and they teach us a critical lesson in our relationship with God. The younger son wanted to live it up – and normally the inheritance would not be given until the father died. Only the sons would get an inheritance – and the older son would get double – and be responsible for the rest of the family. This request would have been unheard of, and would have been extremely offensive, and not only demonstrates his selfishness, but shows that the son is alienated from the father. This would have caused public humiliation and disgrace ...