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Christian Living Christian Character. What can we learn from the older brother of the prodigal son in Luke 15? Derek Thomas & Joel Kim. 2 Min Read. KIM: I believe that I am like the older brother and not the Prodigal Son of that parable. Though, in a sense, all of us are prodigals, running away from God in rebellion and sin.
Feb 18, 2017 · Here are some things we can learn from the prodigal son's older brother. Although the older brother was mentioned quite late in the story, he is not left out, signifying that he is worth noting and that we can learn from his example in the Bible.
The elder brother who resents his father's forgiveness and celebration of the returned prodigal son, illustrates the resentment of the scribes and Pharisees towards the tax collectors and sinners who are repenting.
Luke 15:25-30. At this point, Jesus forces us to consider the story of the prodigal son's elder brother. The elder brother did not feel like joining his father's celebration. We can imagine that he was likely full of resentment that had built up over the years of his little brother's absence.
Jan 27, 2019 · We don't know what was felt by the elder brother after the father's explanation of his actions. To assume jealousy is to put words in the Savior's mouth. Everything the father currently owned belonged to the elder son upon the father's death as the younger son had his share already.
The younger one demands to be given his inheritance in advance, leaves home, and later returns to his father's warm and generous welcome. The older son is critical of his father's desire to celebrate his brother's homecoming and complains that his own obedience has never been rewarded.
Luke 15:11-32. Revised Standard Version. The Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother. 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons; 12 and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.’.
