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Parable of the Prodigal Son

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Nelson Boils:

Do you know what is confusing about this particular parable, the words "Child, you are ALWAYS with me, and all mine is yours." Luke 15:31.  Those are the words of the Father to the older son.

The older son, has ALWAYS been with his Father?

cheekie3:
Job -


--- Quote from: Job on August 19, 2016, 03:48:32 AM ---
Do you know what is confusing about this particular parable, the words "Child, you are ALWAYS with me, and all mine is yours." Luke 15:31.  Those are the words of the Father to the older son.

The older son, has ALWAYS been with his Father?

--- End quote ---

That is an interesting point - as if the elder son was always with his father, you would have thought that he would have had the same attitude as his father.

He should have been happy that his brother had returned from the dead.

Perhaps, the older brother was being judgmental (as the Judge or Lawgiver), rather than forgiving in Grace - as only Our creator can make Law and Judge His Creation.

Thanks for Posting this.

Kind Regards.

George

Dave in Tenn:

--- Quote from: Job on August 19, 2016, 03:48:32 AM ---
Do you know what is confusing about this particular parable, the words "Child, you are ALWAYS with me, and all mine is yours." Luke 15:31.  Those are the words of the Father to the older son.

The older son, has ALWAYS been with his Father?

--- End quote ---

IS always with him...not "always has been with him".  I don't know if that makes a difference, but wanted to point out a more accurate rendering.

What's interesting to me in that statement is that, despite the elder brother's professions, he still needs to repent. 

God give us eyes to see where we are in this parable, and in all of them.

 

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