Verse 12 Remember that this was basically the equivalent of saying “ I wish you were dead.” Upon receiving such a request it would have been customary for the father to beat his son or perhaps cut him off from the family. But it certainly would have been appropriate for the Father to have...
The Prodigal and Identity (Luke 15:11-24) Verse 12 We need to remember that Jesus is telling a parable here, this isn’t an actual event. In a sense the wording here is that the son is asking for the fruits of his Father’s life. Some have suggested that such a request by the prodigal son...
The undignified love of the Father Turn in your bibles to Luke 15:11-3215 Verse 12The prodigal comes and ask the Father to divide his estate. This was basically the equivalent of saying “ I wish you were dead.” This was a completely outrages request and an insult to the father. Upon receiving such a...
