The Parable
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According to Dictionary.com a parable is “a statement or comment that conveys a meaninging indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like.” For example the
story “Independence” by Chuang Tzu or the forty-three parable shared by Jesus in the Bible. Parables today are often alluded to in religious and secular speech, books,
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Respond and Discuss
Read the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15:11-32 (opens in new window)
Describe how the structure and message of this parable convey lessons for living life. Use literary terms and concepts from the reading this week to inform and support
your response.
Now, connect with the parable on a personal level. When the older brother sees the celebration for his younger brother’s return, he grows angry and complains to his
father.
What would your reaction be as the older sibling? The younger sibling? The father?
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