The older brother is angry and finds fault because of the rejoicing over his brother’s return. He complains that his father is treating the returning prodigal too well, and that he himself has not been treated as well as he deserves. He is unable to share in the joy over his younger brother, and he gives way to envious thoughts. […]

The prodigal son is a picture of everyone before they are saved. We are all naturally proud and selfish. We have no pleasure in fellowship with God. We turn away from Him, going as far as we can. We spend our time, and strength, and mind, and heart on worthless things. The prodigal son finds out that the ways of […]

What the Scribes and Pharisees say is strictly and literally true. The Lord Jesus does welcome sinners. He welcomes them to forgive them, and to make them holy and ready for heaven. It is His job to do so. This is why He came to the world – to call sinners to repent. He came to earth to save sinners. […]