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The '''Prodigal Son''' is a parable taught by [[Jesus]] to convey God's unbounded love and forgiveness.  This parable appears only in the [[Gospel of Luke]].  Like all of Jesus' parables, its message transcends language and cultural differences.

The '''Prodigal Son''' is a parable taught by [[Jesus]] to convey God's unbounded love and forgiveness.  The parable illustrates the value of viewing one's own shortcomings objectively and embarking on a path of self-improvement.  This parable appears only in the [[Gospel of Luke]].  Like all of Jesus' parables, its message transcends language and cultural differences.

The parable, set forth at Luke 15:11-32 (NIV), is as follows:<ref>[http://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=lu+15:11&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1 Luke 15:11-32 (NIV)]</ref>

The parable, set forth at Luke 15:11-32 (NIV), is as follows:<ref>[http://bible1.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?passage=lu+15:11&version=niv&context=1&showtools=1 Luke 15:11-32 (NIV)]</ref>