The Kingdom of God

This study series presents the Parable of the Prodigal Son not merely as a family story, but as a profound revelation of the heart of God and the essence of the Gospel. Through a series of imaginative conversations between Jesus and His disciples, the spiritual depth of the parable is explored from many different perspectives. In His conversation with John, Jesus explains that the younger son represents those who have wandered away from God—the tax collectors and sinners—while the elder son represents those who consider themselves righteous, particularly the Pharisees and the scribes. Both sons are lost: one in open rebellion and the other in self-righteousness. Yet the Father loves them equally and longs to bring both of them home. In His conversation with Matthew, Jesus reveals the true character of God. God is not merely a Judge who keeps a record of failures; He is a Father who runs to embrace His returning children. His love is not based on human worthiness or performance but on r...

This presentation retells the Parable of the Prodigal Son through the eyes of its three main characters: the father, the younger son, and the elder son. Each perspective reveals a different aspect of the human heart and the heart of God. From the father's perspective, this is the story of a love that never gives up on a lost child. Rather than forcing his son to stay, he grants him the freedom to choose, even though it breaks his own heart. Day after day, he waits in hope for his son's return. When the son finally comes home, the father responds not with punishment, but with compassion, forgiveness, and complete restoration. His actions reveal a God who eagerly welcomes those who turn back to Him. The central message is that the moment a person begins the journey home, God is already running toward them. From the younger son's perspective, this is a journey from rebellion to repentance. Believing that freedom and happiness could be found apart from his father, he leaves hom...