Three Differences Between the Older Brother and the Loving Father:
1a. Older brothers are consumed with themselves.
Luke 15:29
1b. The Loving Father is consumed with who’s missing.
2a. Older brothers operate from the context of shame.
Luke 15:29-30
2b. The Loving Father operates from the context of forgiveness.
Luke 15:21-24,
3a. The older brother throws fits.
3b. The Loving Father throws parties.
Luke 15:32M