By Betsy Mayer
Based on Luke 15:11–32
The story of the Prodigal Son is one of Christ’s most beloved parables. We’ve all known prodigals. Maybe you’ve even been one yourself!
I suspect, however, that few of us want to identify with the older brother. Yet if you’ve ever been tempted to resent those who disappear when the work gets tough, you might feel a bit of sympathy towards the “obedient brother” who ends up as the “bad guy” in the story.
Ironically, the two very different brothers have a similar problem at the beginning.
The Wayward Younger Brother: We meet him in the story reeking of ingratitude and disrespect towards his father. In the Middle East, inheritances are never given until the father’s death. The younger brother’s audacious request to receive his portion now shows his utter disinterest in a relationship with his
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Betsy Mayer is the Managing Editor of Last Generation Magazine.