Luke 15: ²⁵The older son had been out in the field. But when he came near the house, he heard the music and dancing. ²⁶So he called one of the servants over and asked, "What's going on here?" ²⁷The servant answered, "Your brother has come home safe and sound, and your father ordered us to kill the best calf." (CEV)

John 7: ²⁴Don't judge by appearances. Judge by what is right. (CEV)

Luke 15: ²⁹But he said to his father, "For years I have worked for you like a slave and have always obeyed you. But you have never even given me a little goat, so that I could give a dinner for my friends. (CEV)

Luke 18: ¹¹The Pharisee stood over by himself and prayed, "God, I thank you that I am not greedy, dishonest, and unfaithful in marriage like other people. And I am really glad that I am not like that tax collector over there..." (CEV)

Luke 15: ³⁰This other son of yours wasted your money on prostitutes. And now that he has come home, you ordered the best calf to be killed for a feast." ³¹His father replied, "My son, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours." (CEV)

2 Corinthians 3: ⁶... He makes us worthy to be the servants ... not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (CEV and NIV)

Luke 15: ²⁸The older brother got so angry that he would not even go into the house. His father came out and begged him to go in.... ³²But we should be glad and celebrate! Your brother was dead, but he is now alive. He was lost and has now been found." (CEV)

Deuteronomy 28: ⁴⁷If the LORD makes you wealthy, but you don't joyfully worship and honor him, ⁴⁸ .... Then you will live in poverty with nothing to eat, drink, or wear .... (CEV)

Psalms 51: ¹²Make me as happy as you did when you saved me; make me want to obey! (CEV)

Matthew 15: ⁸All of you praise me with your words, but you never really think about me. (CEV)

1. Why was the older brother so resentful when his father forgave his returning younger brother?
2. When we get in the habit of doing things that are wrong, how should parents treat us?
3. How did the father come to the decision that his wayward son should be welcomed back with love?
4. What should the older brother have thought about that could have changed his attitude?
5. Explain how the story of the Pharisee and tax collector apply to this parable about a prodigal.
Please study the above references and then add your observations and applications:
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