The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a story about love, love that's not just for the people who always treat us right and not just for the people who are always with us, but love for all people. The Prodigal Son made mistakes, like leaving home and squandering his inheritance. But when he returned to his father, his father welcomed him with open arms and an open door. Even though his son had been living in poverty and tending to pigs, the father rejoiced at his son's return. When the elder son was jealous of his wayward brother, the father said, "We had to celebrate and be happy because your brother was dead and now he is alive. He was lost, but now he is found." (Luke 15:32)
We, as Christians, must not be like the elder brother. We must strive to be more like the father in the story, who symbolizes our Heavenly Father, and always welcome our fellow man to our door, especially the doors of the church, just as God forgives us for our mistakes. It's important for children to learn the story of the Prodigal Son because they need to know three things: 1. that no matter how lost they get, they can be redeemed by God; 2. that they are called to love one another; and 3., that the doors of the church will always be open to welcome them.
Our topic was the Prodigal Son, but our theme was music, because what better way can we express our love and rejoicing in God's grace than by singing and dancing to praise Him?
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