A Savior Who Welcomes Sinners

As the Father’s festive celebration upon the return of his wayward son got underway, it’s easy to assume that "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" has come to a close. And in many cases that’s where folks leave it. But in this story, which could be better described as “The Parable of the Forgiving Father,” there’s another important scene that follows and which is often forgotten. It focuses on the relationship between the father and the older son.  There are actually two wayward sons in this story.

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