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The Prodigal's Sister
The Grace of God is so astonishing that we cannot adequately describe it. But Jesus knew how to say it-in a parable. With the drawings of Robert Doares depicting the setting, The Prodigal's Sister poetically and imaginatively retells the parable of the prodigal son with a startling twist. In the poem the younger sister of the prodigal sets out to reclaim her brother's life. The new life the prodigal finds in his father's love is mirrored in the mercy the legalistic elder brother finds when he learns that his slave-like labor is useless in winning his father's love. The Prodigal's Sister , which the author reads on the accompanying CD, rejoices over the incomparable grace of God. For anyone who has ever felt beyond the hope of joy, this poem opens a way home to the Father.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published October 9, 2003
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John Piper
529Ìýbooks4,431ÌýfollowersJohn Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, he served as senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and studied at Wheaton College, Fuller Theological Seminary (B.D.), and the University of Munich (D.theol.). For six years, he taught Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem.
John is the author of more than 50 books and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org. John and his wife, Noel, have four sons, one daughter, and twelve grandchildren.
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He grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and studied at Wheaton College, Fuller Theological Seminary (B.D.), and the University of Munich (D.theol.). For six years, he taught Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem.
John is the author of more than 50 books and more than 30 years of his preaching and teaching is available free at desiringGod.org. John and his wife, Noel, have four sons, one daughter, and twelve grandchildren.
Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. .
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February 16, 2021John Pipers poetic re-telling of the prodigal sons paints the parable with imaginative colors and a profound understanding of the heart of God.
“Prodigal. I don’t know which is harder, to be one or love one. But I know that when he comes home, there is great joy.� - John Piper
“Prodigal. I don’t know which is harder, to be one or love one. But I know that when he comes home, there is great joy.� - John Piper
December 5, 2018
As the title suggests, this book is a poetic retelling of the parable of The Prodigal Son in Luke 15.
In the poem the younger sister of the prodigal sets out to fetch her brother from the doldrums and reclaim his life. Once home, she does the same for the legalistic elder brother. The story really rejoices over the incomparable grace of God.
Short and to the point, this poem is imaginative - and the message is still the same as the original story.
In the poem the younger sister of the prodigal sets out to fetch her brother from the doldrums and reclaim his life. Once home, she does the same for the legalistic elder brother. The story really rejoices over the incomparable grace of God.
Short and to the point, this poem is imaginative - and the message is still the same as the original story.
August 8, 2019
Beautiful, imaginative retelling of the parable of Jesus in the form of a new parable in which the author speculates that perhaps there was a sister who did grow up understanding the father's great love, offered freely and without condition to His children. Because of her understanding of the welcome back her brother would receive from their father were he to return, she sets out in this parable to find him and to try to convince him to come home. The rich meaning and beauty of this well-told parable moved me to tears.
May 8, 2017
As the younger sister of a prodigal brother I found this poem to be both beautiful and heart-wrenching. The story resonated with me, and it is rife with Biblical truths and hope for those who love a prodigal.
August 1, 2018
A beautiful, meaningful poetic piece by John Piper telling the story of the prodigal sons and their gracious father, looking at the story through the eyes of a possible sisters of the father's sons, who is shown to be God's instrument to bring them back to the their father.
July 17, 2018
O Christ, pursue us till we see
That all of God’s bequests are free.
The ticket that we have to show
Is this: that we are glad to go.
That all of God’s bequests are free.
The ticket that we have to show
Is this: that we are glad to go.
October 7, 2018
This was great! A memorable version of the story. I remembered it from 10 years ago, and can’t wait to share it with my teenage Sunday School class.
August 24, 2019
I love listening to and reading John Piper. This was such a beautiful story from the perspective of the sister of how she bring both brothers home from the traps of sin.
July 20, 2021
So beautiful. The main character is the prodigal’s sister as she communicates with her brothers throughout the story. Short yet profound.
October 20, 2014
You know that a poem is utterly good when you have found yourself lost in it even long after you finished reading it. My lips can't describe enough how beautifully written this book is.
It is composed of three, powerfully riveting poems, brimful of wisdom and with a story so meaningful, that made my heart go awww and my eyes a bit dewy. It retells the parable of "The Prodigal Son" from the Bible with a twist! It opened my eyes to the often overlooked context of the parable, which allowed me to fully understand it and appreciate it even more.
A book you do not want to miss.
It is composed of three, powerfully riveting poems, brimful of wisdom and with a story so meaningful, that made my heart go awww and my eyes a bit dewy. It retells the parable of "The Prodigal Son" from the Bible with a twist! It opened my eyes to the often overlooked context of the parable, which allowed me to fully understand it and appreciate it even more.
A book you do not want to miss.
June 18, 2013
I love John Piper's historical fiction poetry (is that a genre?). I haven't heard much about this one, but it is a gem exploring the idea that the key to the Prodigal Son's return was his loving younger sister.
December 27, 2013
I loved this book, it was so beautifully written and I love how Mr. Piper put detail into a story Jesus told. Though it may only be fiction, the story was made for the glory of God and was most beautiful!
August 4, 2015
Poetic, artistic, well written, and well read. A bit too far-fetched for me, though, an 18 year old girl being allowed to venture to the city alone in that time period. And a bit too much fictitious license with the story of the prodigal for my personal taste. Still enjoyable though.
October 23, 2016
This is such a beautiful story. It can be read or listened to in one sitting. Idk how many times this story brought me to tears. Piper just has a way with words and it really makes me want to seek out more of his poetry.
September 7, 2007
A three part poem on the story of the Prodigal Son.
August 3, 2014
Beautiful poetry depicting the story of the prodigal son in a new way.
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December 28, 2015An imaginative and fictional story of the Prodigal's sister and how she seeks out her brother and brings him home to their waiting father. Beautiful read with an excellent poetic slant.
January 30, 2016
Well written and poetic. The story of the prodigal but with a twist :)
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October 17, 2018An interesting and imaginative poetic story of a sister helping a prodigal return home.
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