The parable of the lost son teaches about forgiveness, redemption, and unconditional love. It shows that no matter how far we may stray, we are always welcomed back by a loving and forgiving father. It reminds us to show compassion and forgiveness towards others who may have made mistakes.
It is the parable of the lost sheep.
Jesus was addressing the parable to all the Jews around him, as he did not want anyone lost.
Yes the parable is from the bible.
The parable is in the Gospel of Luke chapter 15
It doesn't refer to any sacrament the parable is about the nation of Israel. The parable of the Lost Son is in a group of three parables - The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and the Lost Son. These three parables are about God's love for people who are lost and, in the context of the parables, God's love for the 'lost' nation of Israel. The father in the parable represents God. The youngest son represents Israel and the oldest son represents the Pharisees and the scribes. The parable was told because of the attitudes of the scribes and Pharisees. Both of these groups were self righteous and rejected Jesus. This parable along with the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep, are rebukes to the scribes and Pharisees.
The parable of the lost sheep is found in few of the gospels like both Matthew ad John also have it.
The parable of the lost sheep is found in few of the gospels like both Matthew ad John also have it.
The parable of the 'prodigal son' can be found at: Luke 15:11-32
This parable can be found in the book of Luke chapter 15 verse 11 to 32.
In a global sense, the whole of mankind.
The parables of Jesus are usually concerned with spiritual truths rather than morals. Parables are a way of teaching spiritual truths. The spiritual truth is hidden in stories of everyday life - "an earthly story with a heavenly meaning." The real meaning of the parable is hidden to those who are not seeking spiritual truth or are not willing to think about the parable. The parable of the Lost Coin is the second parable in a group of three parables - The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and the Lost Son. These three parables are about God's love for people who are lost and, in the context of the parables, God's love for the 'lost' nation of Israel.