in the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus intended to teach

In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus intended to teach about God's love for a repentant sinner. The parable tells the story of a young man who asked his father for his share of the inheritance and then went away to live a life of wild living, but eventually ran out of money and found himself in a desperate situation. He then decided to return to his father and beg for forgiveness. The father, who had been waiting and watching for his son's return, ran to him, embraced him and welcomed him back with open arms, much to the older brother's dismay. This story teaches that no matter how far we have strayed from God, he is always willing to forgive us and welcome us back with love and open arms when we repent and turn back to him.