Prodigal Son

The Father's Open Arms

“Luke sets Luke 15 in motion with grumblers who say, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” The complaint draws out three confirmations of God’s heart: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. The pattern is deliberate. Heaven rejoices when the lost is found. Jesus then lets the spotlight fall, not on the son’s rebellion, but on a gracious Father who seeks and celebrates.”