Father

Elder Son Younger Son

The Father divides his
inheritance between the two
He continues to work sons He asks for, and
faithfully for his takes, ‘his’ share of
Father and waits for
I N H E R I T A N C E the inheritance
the promised reward

He spends his
He is angry at the inheritance foolishly
reception his younger
brother receives. He
feels his service to
his Father is He repents of his
cheapened by this The Father explains his The Father receives his actions and humbly
regard for such a love for both his sons son back joyfully returns to his Father
sinner.

Elder Father and Younger

Son Sons Son

Retains his Has learned the

inheritance but true nature of
has not yet The Father’s humility and
learned the family is united will live with
nature of his once again. It his Father
identity to his has been made forever
Father stronger by the
return of the lost
son.

A Map of the Prodigal Son- Luke 15:11-32