The Bible story
The Prodigal Son
Jesus told of a younger son who took his share of his father’s wealth, went to a distant country and wasted it all. Hungry and ashamed, he headed home to ask to be a hired servant. While he was still far off, his father saw him, ran to him, hugged and kissed him, and threw a feast to welcome him home.
So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
— Luke 15:20 (BSB)
Read the whole story: Luke 15:11–32
