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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
I think what Socialite was pointing out was that the Prodigal rehearsed a speech but received his father's forgiveness and compassion before he ever spoke it. The father was watching for a return, and his love and compassion didn't have to be earned. Apparently the Prodigal thought he would have to make some concessions in order to be received back into the house.
Luke 15:18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
Luke 15:19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Luke 15:20 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.
Then we read that the Prodigal gave his prepared speech, but the father practically brushed it off and started planning a party. |
MB, thank you, that's what I was saying. Even then, it was a tad speculative on my part, but it's how I see the story unfolding. And it's me that I see in that story. But I think of the audience Jesus had -- sinners and Pharisees. I can't help but think that each of them played a part in the story... and through their characters, Jesus was again proclaiming the Kingdom of God, and describing what it's like.
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