The Prodigal's Brother

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Introduction

• The Parable of the Prodigal Son
• Many Christians are familiar with the prodigal
  son and his life in the parable.
• All know the lesson on forgiveness.
• Few ever think about the primary reason for the
  parable to teach the Scribes and Pharisees the
  need to rejoice over the lost who are found!

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Now, The Rest of the Story
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The Older Son

• Had likely been working in the field. V. 25
• Heard music and dancing.
• Asked the reason for the festivity
• Your brother has come, and your father has
  killed the fattened calf, because he has received
  him back safe and sound. v. 27

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Reaction From the Older Son

• He was angry.
• Years of service vs. years of selfish/prodigal
  living.
• Never disobedient
• No party for this faithful son.
• There was no counting of his blessings
• He refused to go in (and rejoice over his
  brothers return)

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The Fathers Reply
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The Fathers Reply

• Learning about the older brothers reaction
• He came out and entreated His son.
• Listened to His sons complaints.
• Offers the reason of love and compassion
• Son, you are always with me, and all that is
  mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be
  glad, for this your brother was dead, and is
  alive he was lost, and is found.(Vss. 31-32
  ESV)

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Conclusion

• Brethren, we need to be like the older brother in
  that we should serve our father faithfully in the
  field.
• When it comes to sinners and tax collectors who
  return after being lost, we need to be like our
  Father and rejoice it is fitting!