Not everyone liked the way Jesus loved.  In fact, the religious leaders were furious at the way Jesus interacted with tax collectors and sinners.  To their surprise, Jesus told them a trilogy of stories to demonstrate how much the Heavenly Fathers loves the lost.  Our focus in today's lesson is the most familiar of the 3 stories - "The Prodigal Son" - but the truths we uncover will make you rethink the extravagant love of the Father for ALL of his children - both the rebel and the prideful!