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The Prodigals

The Prodigals

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Our guest is Shannon W.

What is the meaning behind the prodigal son?

In the story, a father has two sons. The younger son asks for his portion of inheritance from his father, who grants his son's request. This son, however, is prodigal (i.e., wasteful and extravagant), thus squandering his fortune and eventually becoming destitute.

Who is the prodigal son in the Bible?

a figure in a parable of Jesus (Luke 15:11–32); a wayward son who squanders his inheritance but returns home to find that his father forgives him.

Who does the younger son represent in the prodigal son?

People in general, the human race.

The earthly father represents our Heavenly Father. The older son represents the Jews, and the younger son represents the Gentiles. In this famous story of the prodigal son, the three main characters are the father, the older son, and the younger son.

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