6 figures
Teacher and storyteller, conveying the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodigal son.
Jesus uses parables to illustrate God's joy over the repentance of sinners and the boundless grace and forgiveness available through Him.
Symbol of a sinner who repents and returns to God.
The parable of the lost sheep illustrates God's love and the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
Symbol of the value of each individual to God.
The parable of the lost coin emphasizes the diligent search and joy upon finding what was lost, representing God's pursuit of each person.
Symbol of repentance and the lavish grace of the Father.
The prodigal son represents a sinner who returns to God, and the father's response illustrates God's readiness to forgive and restore.
Symbol of God's forgiving and loving nature.
In the parable of the prodigal son, the father represents God, who is eager to forgive and celebrate the return of a lost child.
Symbol of self-righteousness and lack of understanding of grace.
The elder brother's reaction to the prodigal son's return highlights the danger of self-righteousness and the need to understand God's grace.