The action breaks all Middle Eastern protocol; no father would greet a rebellious son this way (Jeremias 1972:130). But as is often the case in Jesus’ parables, the twist in the story makes the point.
Happiness is that feeling that comes over you when you know life is good and you can’t help but smile.
Happiness is that feeling that comes over you when you know life is good and you can’t help but smile.
...There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, “Father, give me my share of the estate.” So he divided his property between them. (NIV)
