I like them, and I don’t. For the sequel to Hero’s Tribute, I’m trying to go in-depth on a few, and the themes of the parables in general. I like parables because they are a simple way to get deep messages across, for an audience to take a relevant story and chew on it for a while. I don’t like them, because, well I associate myself with the less desirable characters. The prodigal son? I’d be the self righteous, grumpy older son. The wage earners? You better believe I’d be complaining about my wages if someone came in later in the day on a shift and got the same as me.
And I guess that’s the point. Identifying with those characters is kind of a humbling look at what God’s love is and where I need to be in embracing it.
