‘… He is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise” ’ (Heb. 2:11-12).
Do you remember the brothers in the ‘parable of the lost [prodigal] son’ in Luke 15?
The younger brother returns after shamefully disrespecting the family, having taken part of the family inheritance to eat and drink to his heart’s content, and party with prostitutes. After a short time, he is bankrupt and has no other choice but to return to his father. Instead of receiving what he deserves on his return, he is met with mercy, grace, forgiveness, compassion, and reconciliation.
