LESSON SUMMARY

• Ephraim is the prodigal son

• Ephraim went into harlotry and idolatry

• In exile, Ephraim fed on swine (departed from Torah)

• Because of a famine in the land (spiritual starvation), Ephraim decided to repent and return to his father

• The father received the repentance of Ephraim and celebrated with the joy of a wedding