Calvary Chapel Of Crook County - Main

The story of the prodigal son teaches the entire message of the Bible and is especially applicable for Resurrection Sunday. The son wanted to live life his way, as do all of us. The result is a natural leaving of God and ending up in the “big emptiness” without Him. When he came to his senses, the son returned to a loving, accepting father, who covered him in a robe of “righteousness.” The older brother, like the Pharisees, wanted judgment for his brother’s actions, exhibiting a spirit of pride and self-righteousness. He missed his father’s heart. Being a Christian is not about being “religious,” rather, it’s about being forgiven.