One of Jesus’ favorite methods of teaching was the use of parables, described by someone long ago as “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” The parable of the “Prodigal Son” is one of his most instructive about the nature of the heavenly father. In an earlier column, we saw that God is revealed as a personal being who has communicated with humans.
Thinking of God with Larry Sheehy: Learning more about God from Jesus' parables


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