The parable of the lost son is a masterpiece of Jesus' storytelling, describing the ruinous career of a son who turns his back on his father and the Commonwealth of Israel, only to return home and find forgiveness and reconciliation. The parable highlights the contrast between the Pharisees' self-righteousness and the father's mercy, and shows how Christ is the road back home for lost sinners, making it possible for them to come to the table and find salvation.
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