The Parable of the Prodigal (Lost) Son is a very famous parable. But, there are many aspects of this parable that are not well understood. For example, why did not the eldest son enter into the celebration? Why was he upset? Who does he spiritually represent? Why was the fatted calf killed for the younger son? What caused the younger son to have a change of heart? What does it mean that the younger son ‘came to himself’? Who is the father and what does the ‘portion’ refer to? All of these questions and more have spiritual meaning. Click on the link below to view a YouTube video on this topic. Or, please visit the Parables in the Gospels page on this website.
