A Cliffhanger!
Scripture - Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 The title we give to this parable gives away our point of view Prodigal Son = focus is on the younger son Angry Brother = focus is on the elder son Maybe “Two Jerks” is a better title; then we can focus on both sons! New title: “Loving Father” or Prodigal Father The story has 2 distinct acts Act 1: younger son Asks for - & gets – his inheritance (a disgrace) Basically saying, “Father, I wish you were dead.” Then he apparently sells his share of