Rebellion, Remorse, And Return

The parable of the prodigal son is an especially contemporary story — its arc of rebellion, rejection, running away, homesickness, and finally homecoming mirrors the life passages many people experience today. In this fascinating eight-week study series, John Stroman examines the parable in depth from many different viewpoints and reveals hidden layers of meaning. Each chapter combines exegetical commentary with thought-provoking reflections, and includes stimulating discussion questions and a prayer. There’s also a detailed bibliography for those interested in additional investigation. The imaginative approach of Rebellion, Remorse, And Return provides numerous springboards for preaching and teaching — it’s an excellent resource for group study, personal inspiration, or a sermon series.

In this book, John Stroman once again demonstrates the practical relevance of Jesus’ teachings for the everyday life of the believer. His pastoral and scholarly perspective provides a very important contribution — readers who seek to do serious study of Jesus’ parables will be enriched by a careful reading of this work.
Emmanuel Asante
Trinity Theological Seminary
Accra, Ghana

John A. Stroman is a teacher and writer living in Tallahassee, Florida. He is now retired after serving for more than 40 years as a United Methodist minister in the Southern New Jersey and Florida Conferences, including a decade as senior pastor of the 3,000-member Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. Stroman recently spent a year as a Lecturer in New Testament Studies at Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra, Ghana (West Africa). In addition to six previous books, Stroman has written numerous articles in such publications as The Christian Century , Circuit Rider , Response , and Expository Times .