In the &#39;Parable of the Gracious Father&#39; (Luke 15), more commonly called the &#39;Parable of the Prodigal Son,&#39; Jesus beautifully illustrates the exceedingly lavish and merciful grace of God enthusiastically given to anyone, regardless of the depth of their sins, who turns to God through genuine repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Scripture referenced: Psalm 

, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Luke 13:22, Luke 14:25, Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 18:8-14, Luke 19:10, John 5:21, 24, John 10:14-18, 26-30, Acts 9:1-22, Romans 2:4, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 3:22-25, Romans 5:1-2, 8-11, Romans 8:1, 7-8, 16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Galatians 1:11-16, Ephesians 1:3-9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-5, Titus 3:3-7

Purpose of the Gospel

Teaching the truth of God to help people know God deeply and grow in their confidence, gratitude, and faithfulness in Him.