One of the lost sons left his father’s home and the other one stayed there. The author suggests that this parable might more accurately be called the parable of The Two Lost Sons. Anyone interested in gaining, or growing, in an understanding of grace will benefit from reading this book. Keller’s exposition of this parable is both insightful and inspiring. Thus, God is prodigal, sparing no expense. He gave of his wealth and reputation as he reached out to his two sons. Keller, citing Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, says that the word “prodigal” means “recklessly spendthrift,” which he says means to “spend until you have nothing left.” That is what the father in the story did for his two sons (and the father symbolizes God). The book’s title may at first sound strange because we usually view the younger son in the story as the prodigal because he is wayward. The Prodigal God is based on the passage of Scripture we typically call the Parable of the Prodigal Son that is found in chapter 15 of Luke’s gospel this book is largely an exposition of that scriptural passage. Tim's thoughts deserve a hearing worldwide.'ĭVD session titles include the following:ĭesigned for use with The Prodigal God Discussion Guide and book.Timothy Keller, The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith (Dutton Adult, 2008), 160 pages, ISBN 9780525950790. 'The insights Tim Keller has about the two individuals in the story, and about the heart of the God who loves them both, wrecked me afresh. The Prodigal God will challenge the devout and the skeptic alike to see Christianity in a whole new way. Keller helps you glean insights from each of the characters in Jesus' parable: the irreligious younger son, the moralistic elder son, and the Father who lavishes his love on both.

Taking you and your small group or church beyond the traditional focus on the wayward younger son, Dr. The Prodigal God is a revelation of the very heart of the gospel: God's radical love for sinners of every kind. In six captivating DVD video sessions, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus' best-known - and least understood - parable. A six-session DVD that helps churches and small groups plumb the powerful depths of Jesus' best-known parable to explore the story's characters - the younger son, the elder son, and the Father whose lavish love exceeds what either son ever expected.

The Prodigal God by Timothy J. Keller