Sevenfold Reception Of The Prodigal Son

Sevenfold Reception Of The Prodigal Son

Luke 15:20-24 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

The Father’s reception of the Prodigal Son is sevenfold:

1) Had compassion - mercy and grace (Exodus 34:6; Ephesians 2:8-9)

2) Fell on his neck (embraced him) - Accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6)

3) Kissed him - the kiss of reconciliation (Genesis 33:4; Psalm 2:12, Song of Songs 1:2)

4) The best robe (Luke 15:22) - the righteousness of Christ (Isaiah 61:10; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Revelation 3:5, 18; 19:7-8)

5) Ring on his hand - seal of sonship, adoption (Romans 8:15; Ephesians 1:13)

6) Shoes on his feet - feet shod with the Gospel of peace (Song of Songs 7:1; Isaiah 52:7; Ephesians 6:15)

7) Fatted calf slain (Luke 15:23) - the burnt offering; Christ’s sacrifice for our sins (Leviticus 1:3-4; 1 Corinthians 5:7)

An 8th aspect of salvation: he was dead and is alive again (Luke 15:24) - being made alive in Christ, regeneration. (Ephesians 2:1) 8 represents a new beginning.

A 9th aspect of salvation - he was lost, and is found (Luke 15:6, 9, 32; 19:10; John 3:16; 9:25 - Amazing Grace). 9 represents fruitfulness.

Jerry Bouey

Running seven count: 87

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