The story centers on a father and his two sons, each representing a different spiritual posture.
: Symbolizes those who openly rebel against God's values. His request for inheritance was culturally offensive, essentially wishing his father dead. Prodigal Son
The story follows a specific journey of downfall and restoration. The story centers on a father and his
: Represents religious legalism. Though he stayed home, he was "lost" in his own way—resentful and unable to share in his father's joy because he viewed his relationship as a transaction based on "slaving" for rewards. Key Narrative Milestones Prodigal Son