Luke 15 | Parables of Jesus: The Prodigal Son | The Bible

Jesus gives the parables of the prodigal son.

Luke 15:11–32

11 And he said, A certain man had two sons:
12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him.
29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

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[jessie]

This was me when I was younger I was into drugs and Jesus Christ found me and save me and I been drug free for over 15 years. Thank you Lord for not giving up on me I love you Jesus Christ.

[yvonnegill]

This is each one of us….until we come to our senses and repent. See how the Father ran to him? As soon as we make a move towards God, He also runs to us.

[markabucejo]

I was lost 💔 before but Jesus 🙏 found me and then He save me 😭

[keithmutamba]

Pray for me guys, pray for me to trust in him again, when i was young i lost my faith but i want to believe him once again, pray for him to open my eyes, heart and mind so i can be confident and in his arms once again

[jakeharrison]

This is one of my favourite parables. Portrays the unconditional Love of the Father for all His children, despite our sins.

[StriveL]

This is truly a great story, and shows God's forgiveness. Yes, this is the main point. But notice how the father at the end said, and all I have is thine? The younger son was forgiven and welcomed back into the family, but never got his inheritance back. Yes we can be forgiven of our sins if we repent, but sin damages us, so that's why it's best not to be messed with.

[feeldepace]

i bust into tears watching this teaching, it reminds me of how the Lord brought me back to him after so many years of back sliding, ooh how merciful are you Lord Jesus

[EmPurple]

I was addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, weed, addictive pills and porn... I am 3 days clean now. Thank you Lord Jesus!

[MysticMaverick]

The father in this story represents God. The "good" son represents all those who are religious or spiritual, aiming to honour God in their speech, knowledge, pursuits and deeds. The prodigal son represents all those who wanted to go their own way and do what they wish without serving anyone. Eventually, the prodigal son returns, knowing that a life of selfish pleasures does not lead to happiness, it leads to nothing. Instead of being judged and condemned by the father, he welcomes him home and adorns him and prepares a feast for him.

God is waiting for every single person to come Home; the righteous and the non-righteous. No matter how long it takes, God wants everyone with Him in some way or another. God loves everyone.

Blessings.

[jtaylor]

My favorite parable. "....but when he was yet a great way off his father saw him and had compassion and ran to him". The son didn't have to come and tap his father on the shoulder, he had been anxiously searching the horizon for the son's return. Did the son have to beg forgiveness or explain himself? No, the father ran to him at first sight, he couldn't wait to have him back in his house. So it is with heaven.

[JeriDro]

Lord, please forgive me for my sins and aid me in my struggle with them, amen.

[SpinosaurusTheProudSocialist]

I was an atheist for a bit, but two years ago I became a believer in Christ again, and joined the LDS church. Jesus is Lord, amen. 😊

[williamborynski]

This taught me that God loves you unconditionally despite the mistakes we make.

[NelliBogie]

This is my favourite bibel story! It reminds me that no matter how much i fail he will always be there for me and you :)

[KENNETH_GABRIEL_AGUSTIN_]

I was addicted before and alcoholic but Jesus mever leave me. Thank you Jesus! I love you Jesus.

[danmarquisto]

Lord forgive me for I have sinned against you ...
I want to come to you again for it felt so empty without you.

[mickyfinn]

I had a house with my daughter I was gambling and taking drugs all the time, i lost my house and job and was homeless. I went with tail between legs feeling hopeless and a failure back to my Mum and Dads house who welcomed in with open arms even tho I had sinned agasint them for years ! That was 18months ago and now I have a new job and new house with my daughter and a fantastic relationship with my family ! I had no faith before and did not believe now I pray every day and try to be a good son and father I owe it all to God and his son Lord Jesus Christ I've learned that Love is the only way praise be to God ! Through him all things are possible AMEN

[justinfacer]

I was lost but now I'm found. Thank you father.

[krishudey]

Amen Jesus is my life Yes He is The way the truth and the Life

[MichaelCowann]

I love the lord i to was like the Prodigal son who sinned and have Received a remission of my sins and have come back to my father and hope to dwell with him again eternally