Tag Archives: Luke 15

The Prodigal Son

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Clark Bunch

This parable from Luke 15 does not begin with the words “The kingdom of God is like…” but it illustrates the Gospel in simple terms that are easy to understand. This story should really be called “the parable of the … Continue reading →

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Why is There a Jonah Chp 4?

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Clark Bunch

If Jonah ended at chp 3 v. 10 it would be a happy ending. Jonah finally preached, all of Nineveh repented, God relented of his planned destruction, everybody wins. Chapter 4 reveals that Jonah is the only one left not … Continue reading →

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To Seek and To Save

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Clark Bunch

After re-visiting the Parable of the Forgiving Father last week on Father’s Day, we will back up to the other “lost and found” parables in Luke 15.

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Parable of the Forgiving Father

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Clark Bunch

There are two sons in what we often call The Parable of the Prodigal Son and neither of them is the focus of what Jesus was teaching.

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The Luke 15 Parable

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Luke 15:11-32 is well known to most people as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. That title is something of a misnomer but “The Parable of the Forgiving Father” is not likely to catch on anytime soon. Like so many … Continue reading →