Lent 4C: Frustrated by Grace

Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son painting
The Return of the Prodigal Son(Public domain image by Rembrandt van Rijn on ArtBible.info)


Rolf Jacobson unpacks the powerful story of the prodigal son, revealing how God’s grace can feel deeply unfair—so much so that it can even stir anger. The older brother’s frustration is real, and his complaint is legitimate. Yet, Jesus challenges our sense of justice, inviting us to wrestle with the radical nature of grace.