The prodigal son story is antithetical to the Esau/Jacob story. In the Esau/Jacob story Esau sold his birthright for a pittance and his shitty father Isaac went along with Jacob's thievery even after he learned what Jacob had done. Esau is the only person by name that God hates in the Bible.
The father in the prodigal son story forgives his son (Esau) although like Esau he had essentially sold his birthright for a pittance. When the wayward son returned home he welcomed him with open arms and gave him unconditional love, unlike the shitty Isaac had treated Esau. The jealous son in the prodigal son story is still the thieving Jacob character.
The story also illustrates the verse in Matthew 10:36 in which Jesus said that "a man's enemies will be those of his own household". It also supports all of the other parables about love and forgiveness that people should show one another.
Jesus retains the right to be mean and unforgiving to people who piss him off. He might give you a small break once in a while but if you cross the line he will toss your ass into the lake of fire (John 15:6).
The father in the prodigal son story forgives his son (Esau) although like Esau he had essentially sold his birthright for a pittance. When the wayward son returned home he welcomed him with open arms and gave him unconditional love, unlike the shitty Isaac had treated Esau. The jealous son in the prodigal son story is still the thieving Jacob character.
The story also illustrates the verse in Matthew 10:36 in which Jesus said that "a man's enemies will be those of his own household". It also supports all of the other parables about love and forgiveness that people should show one another.
Jesus retains the right to be mean and unforgiving to people who piss him off. He might give you a small break once in a while but if you cross the line he will toss your ass into the lake of fire (John 15:6).
