tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post6352149716685631680..comments2024-01-26T04:33:03.644-07:00Comments on Connections: The Pursuing Father Part 12Donna B. Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601914199734248360noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-50760677918937547922011-06-03T13:31:16.130-06:002011-06-03T13:31:16.130-06:00Wow, what a ride! Spent the last two hours studyi...Wow, what a ride! Spent the last two hours studying these posts (and taking detailed notes). Learned soooo much. Often felt the parable was not interpreted and discussed as accurately as it could be. Makes a difference seeing it in context of the culture of the time. <br /><br />Both sons come off looking pretty lame, in my opinion! Makes more sense that Jesus is the father. I have compassion for the elder son, (as one who has lived a tame life). I'd like to think he probably realized that he's a lot farther ahead in life than the Prodigal who can't undo much of the consequences of his very poor choices. Some things can't be fixed--best to not get in stupid predicaments. <br /><br />I think of the apostle Paul and Alma the Younger, who started out as pretty bad dudes and ended up some of my spiritual heroes. So who are we to judge?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02305726410955217346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-24251040584342620172011-05-10T22:04:48.996-06:002011-05-10T22:04:48.996-06:00I have also been hugely blessed by this series. I ...I have also been hugely blessed by this series. I recall someone saying this parable is not about the prodigal son but is really about the forgiving Father. I loved the quote from Henri Nouwin, one of my favorite authors. He has also written a book on this parable. Many many thanks for the amazing insights here!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-79531438552181048022011-05-10T14:24:50.110-06:002011-05-10T14:24:50.110-06:00Donna, this is Giulia. I just taught this parable...Donna, this is Giulia. I just taught this parable on my Gospel doctrine class here in Indiana, where we live now for Daniel's studies (PhD).<br />IT MAKES SO MUCH MORE SENSE NOW!!<br />I printed what was posted up to Saturday and my lesson greatly benefited from it. <br /> I so enjoyed the new perspective and the deeper meaning...truly the protagonist of this trilogy in Luke is our Father in Heaven and His infinite love for us as individuals, even in our weak and lost state.<br /><br />Thank you!Giuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674249658101452129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-64213833058112482792011-05-10T10:50:56.759-06:002011-05-10T10:50:56.759-06:00I remember hearing Rob once say something about ho...I remember hearing Rob once say something about how most of the people in the LDS Church associate (often unknowingly) more closely with the older son than the prodigal son in this parable. Reading through this commentary, it now occurs to me that the story of the older son may actually be as important as the illustration of the father's behavior. After all, Christ's audience for this parable was a group of expert law-abiders . . .Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453608050644023592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-10096686900294489952011-05-10T09:16:05.105-06:002011-05-10T09:16:05.105-06:00It makes you think--for those of us who tend to be...It makes you think--for those of us who tend to be more like the older son, especially--how do I respond?Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105429729952920141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6064537678232187859.post-91567926664777767542011-05-10T06:07:09.627-06:002011-05-10T06:07:09.627-06:00Donna, I have greatly enjoyed this series on the P...Donna, I have greatly enjoyed this series on the Prodigal Son. It has greatly enhanced my knowledge and appreciation of the subject. Thanks for posting it. <br /><br />And, you finished the series just in time. Our next Gospel Doctrine lesson is on the lost sheep, lost coin, and the prodigal son!Steven Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02291046612560917501noreply@blogger.com