Along with Christ's other parables, the Prodigal Son pertains to the Kingdom of God. It is a story about rebellion. It is a story about repentance. It is a story about grace, mercy and forgiveness. It is also a story about pretense, pretending to be something you are not. It is a story that illustrates and demonstrates God's immeasurable love for mankind. What was Christ's teaching? What was His message for those that heard Him that day and what is His message for us today?

Tim McMaster