Respond and Discuss Reflect on this parable. Read it in the context ofLuke Chapters 14-16 (select yo

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Respond and Discuss
Reflect on this parable. Read it in the
context ofLuke Chapters 14-16 (select your favorite
personal translation or version). Then answer the following questions:
·
What
is this timeless parable really about?
·
When
the older brother sees the celebration for his younger brother’s return, he
grows angry and complains to his father. Does pride (or other emotions)
enter into the actions of either brother?
·
What
would your reaction be as the older sibling? The younger sibling? The father?
·
How
effectively do the structure and message of this parable (see textbook for
definition) convey lessons?
·
In
what way(s) doyoupersonally “connect” with this
parable?