1. The Lost Sons
Parables of Jesus

2. The Lost Sons The Joy of God in One Sinner Repenting Cultural Context
Lost Sheep
Lost Coin
Lost Son
Cultural Context
Honor vs. Shame
This parable went against their thinking in every way.

3. The Lost Sons A Shameful Request A Shameful Response
V12
A Shameful Response
V12b
A Shameful Rebellion
V13-19
A Shameful Reconciliation
V20-27
A Shameful Reply
V28-32

4. The Lost Sons
“For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself…”
“who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame…”
Heb. 12:3, 2