The Parable of the Prodigal Son concludes a series of three stories all illustrating the same point. God’s heart is to redeem the lost. People who consider themselves needing no redemption are not only the most in need of it, but often reveal this through the bitterness and resentment shown towards those who receive the mercy they themselves need.

1. The Audience of The Parable were people who were like the Prodigal Son’s brother, which was the point of the whole story.
2. The Point of the Parable was to explain God’s heart towards the sinner was desiring to see them restored.
3. The Conclusion of the Parable is unknown because the audience hearing it still had to decide whether they’d acknowledge and receive the mercy of God as the gift that it is.”