Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Lent 4C

  • The parable of the Prodigal Sons relies on a disconnect between both sons and the father — they believe they can live outside the family.

  • The parable we know as the Prodigal Son is a story of grace and disappointment. And in its setting is a reminder of our relationships.

  • In the parable of the lost sons, Jesus shows us our greatest obstacle is how much we want others to deserve our scorn.

  • The “prodigal” reveals so much about us. That we long for forgiveness for ourselves. And something else for others.

  • The parable of the lost sons is not just a story of forgiveness. It is also a story of power. One uses his to forgive. And the other….

  • Who could blame him if he didn’t want to go to that party? I wouldn’t. I bet you wouldn’t either. He’s rightfully mad. All these years – nothing – gone to waste. The Lost Sons and our fear of intimacy Lent 4C | Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 [bctt tweet=”You have enough. And everyone must have enough.”…