The prodigal son : an astonishing study of the parable Jesus told to unveil God's grace for you / John MacArthur

Previously published as A Tale of Two Sons Charles Dickens. William Shakespeare. Garrison Keillor. They're all part of the chorus of literary geniuses who expressed admiration for The Parable of the Prodigal Son as outstanding literature. After all, it is a powerful drama, rich in detail, powerfully succinct, and intensely personal. But beyond the literary critiques–besides being one of the most celebrated written works of all time–the message of this parable is one we can't afford to ignore.Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus told a simple parable about a family . . . a father and his two sons. It was a story of rebellion, repentance, and unfathomable grace. The Parable of the Prodigal Son still stands out as a crucial lesson about our struggle with sin and dependence on divine salvation. But there is a part of this story that often goes untold. It’s a message you need to hear. This powerful book provides fascinating new insight into one of the Bible’s most important stories. Using accurate and captivating historical context, John MacArthur invites you to hear the parable of the prodigal son as it was originally intended. Beautiful in their simplicity, rich in God’s forgiveness, these twenty-two verses from Luke will reawaken you to a new understanding of God’s love and the joy our repentance brings to Him. You are about to experience a tale of inexhaustible grace and an ending you’ve never heard before. Previously published as A Tale of Two Sons Charles Dickens. William Shakespeare. Garrison Keillor. They're all part of the chorus of literary geniuses who expressed admiration for The Parable of the Prodigal Son as outstanding literature. After all, it is a powerful drama, rich in detail, powerfully succinct, and intensely personal. But beyond the literary critiques-besides being one of the most celebrated written works of all time-the message of this parable is one we can't afford to ignore. In The Prodigal Son , John MacArthur takes the story back to its roots, when Jesus' words were absolutely revolutionary. As one of America's most beloved Bible teachers, MacArthur leads us through the minefields of interpretation and restores the simple yet profound brilliance of this passage. Giving engrossing historical background, The Prodigal Son will reveal Christ's original message as intended for the Pharisees, the disciples, and the world today. Gain an enlightening perspective into the prodigal son's story and embrace God's love anew with The Prodigal Son . The Parable of the Prodigal Son still stands out as a crucial lesson about our struggle with sin and dependence on divine salvation. There is a part of this story that often goes untold, but it's a message you need to hear. Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus told a simple parable about a family... a father and his two sons. It was a story of rebellion, repentance, and unfathomable grace that is beautiful in its simplicity and rich in God's forgiveness.Previously published as A Tale of Two Sons, pastor-teacher and author John MacArthur provides: fascinating new insight into one of the Bible's most important storiesthe parable of the prodigal son as it was originally intended.twenty-two verses from Luke that will reawaken you to a new understanding of God's love and the joy our repentance brings to Him. Using accurate and captivating historical context, The Prodigal Son allows you to experience a tale of inexhaustible grace and an ending you've never heard before.

In The Tale of Two Sons, one of America's most loved Bible teachers takes you deeper into Luke 15 than ever before, revealing insights into the culture of Jesus' day and an unforgettable ending.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) has been preached from nearly every pulpit in the world and is known by many who read and cherish the Bible. The story is so powerful because it presents, in clear and inspiring terms, our struggle with sin, the need for humble repentance, and the Father's inexhaustible mercy and love. Unfortunately, many Christians would say that they have nothing new to learn from this gem of Scripture. It has lost its luster. But in The Tale of Two Sons, John MacArthur restores the brilliance of this passage, giving engrossing historical background and unveiling a surprise ending readers have never heard before.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is about rebellion, repentance, and unfathomable grace. Even though thousands of years have passed since Jesus first told the story, it still stands out in bold relief as a profound analogy of our contemporary struggle with all kinds of sin ... and our complete dependence on divine salvation. These five video lessons by Dr. MacArthur provides a deeper understanding and life-altering insight into "the greatest short story ever told.--Container Introduction: An unforgettable tale The parable Greatest short story ever A wide-angle preview The prodigal His shameless demand His shameful misconduct His turning point His return The father His forgiveness His generosity The elder brother His resentment His true character The epilogue The shocking real-life ending. Giving historical background, The Prodigal Son will reveal Christ's original message as intended for the Pharisees, the disciples, and the world today. --from publisher description Author recounts the parable of the New Testament's parable about a father and his two sons.