... > Bible > New Testament > public life of Christ: from his baptism until the Passion > Christ as teacher (part II): parables and proverbial sayings of Christ > parables and proverbial sayings of Christ ~ human and divine love > the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) > the prodigal son returns home, where his father awaits him > preparations, e.g. the prodigal son is given new robes; slaughtering of the fatted calf; the elder son objects