The Reaction of the Elder Son

While the younger son’s journey of rebellion and return grabs attention, the elder son reveals a different, yet equally profound, lostness. Through dynamic illustrations, including Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Return of the Prodigal Son and biblical examples, we uncover three signs of "Elder Brother Syndrome"—anger, slavishness, and doubt. This message invites us to see ourselves in the story, reflect on our own hearts, and rediscover God’s boundless grace for both the wayward and the dutiful.