Bible Verses About "What Does the Prodigal Son Story Teach About God"
The parable reveals a Father who watches for His wayward child, runs to meet him, and throws a lavish celebration at his return — a picture of God's heart for every sinner.
The parable reveals a Father who watches for His wayward child, runs to meet him, and throws a lavish celebration at his return — a picture of God's heart for every sinner.
"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." — Luke 15:20 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Prodigal Son Story Teach About God?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"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."
"It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found."
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