DISCIPLE: The Father's Embrace 01-March-2026
In this talk, John Coles explores the Biblical parable of the Prodigal Son to contrast the difference between religious rule-following and a genuine relationship with Jesus. He categorizes the characters into two archetypes: the rule-breaker (the younger son) and the rule-keeper (the older son). The talk highlights several key themes regarding this relationship: The Nature of the Father: Coles presents God not as a punishing figure, but as a compassionate father who runs to embrace his children regardless of their past. The Failure of Rules: He argues that being a "rule-keeper" can lead to…
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