The Pharisees were seething with
resentment that Jesus associated with people they deemed well outside of
God’s grace. (“He keeps paying attention to THEM, and keeps insulting
US!”)
Jesus told about a shepherd
rejoicing over finding a lost sheep, a woman who was happy to find a
lost coin, and a father who threw a party for his prodigal son. The
seemingly insignificant was found, and it was a cause for celebration.
The older son was in no mood for
celebration. He was dripping with resentment, even though he still had
everything. Jesus intimated that the older son (the ultimate Pharisee)
was lost in a practically unfindable way.
No fences around God’s grace.
Brad Norris, Minister of Music
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