The Mirror in the Message
We think we know the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but what if the most revealing character is one we’ve overlooked? In this episode, we take a closer look at the servant in Luke 15:26–27. With just a single sentence, his words confront not only the older brother’s heart, but ours as well. The servant doesn't just deliver news, he holds up a mirror to legalism, bitterness, and the quiet ways we resist grace.
Join us as we unpack the deeper meaning of this brief but powerful moment in Scripture. Could it be that Jesus included the servant not just as a background character, but as a voice of conviction? Discover how truth can come from unexpected places, how grace can feel unfair, and how obedience without love misses the Father’s heart. This conversation might challenge your view of justice, celebration, and your own response to radical grace.
Experience a New Life in Jesus Christ
If you have not yet experienced the life-changing power of a relationship with Christ, we invite you to open your heart to Him today. Embrace the truth of His resurrection and embark on a journey of transformation, guided by His presence and fueled by His mission of love and redemption.
The Bible teaches us in Romans 10:9-10 that "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation."
Do it today and start enjoying a new life in Jesus Christ.
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Scriptures for this Bible Study taken from the New American Standard Bible (NASB), © 2025 The Lockman Foundation. Used with permission. www.Bible.com
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