The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 is one of the most memorable parables in the Bible. In it Jesus teaches the true meaning of mercy and forgiveness. Here is a brief summary of the parable of the Prodigal Son: 1. A man had two sons. The younger son asked his Father to give him his share of his Father's inheritance. 2. The younger son (the prodigal son) spent all of what his Father gave to him on selfish ways of living. 3. The son hit a low point in life when he realized even pigs had more