The Prodigal Son: How the Father Pictures the Crucified Jesus | Luke 15 | Footnotes Podcast

Luke 15 is more than a familiar story about a rebellious son coming home. In the honor-and-shame culture of Jesus’ day, the younger son’s demand for his inheritance disgraced his father and the entire community. His return should have brought judgment. Instead, the father runs. In this episode of the Footnotes Podcast, Thomas explains why the father’s undignified run and protective embrace offer a vivid picture of the crucified Jesus. The father places himself between the returning son and the punishment he deserves—just as Christ bore the judgment of sinners and welcomes those who repent and believe. #FootnotesPodcast #Luke15 #ProdigalSon #JesusChrist #TheCross #Gospel #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Grace #Repentance #KJV #HarvestBaptistChurch