A STORY ABOUT A PRODIGAL SON
Luke 15:11-24 (767
Introduction
A. Jesus told a story about a selfish, prodigal son. (The father represents God and the
younger son represents those who have rebelled against God)
B. I appreciate this story because it demonstrates the love, forgiveness, mercy and
grace of our Heavenly Father.
C. Let’s read Luke 15:11-24
I. The younger son’s request to his father. Vv11-12
A. Request and request granted.
B. The son left to go to a far country.
C. God desires us to be with Him, but He will let us walk away. (free moral agency)
II. Three things gave out while he was in the far country, which represents sin.
A. Money. Vv13-14
B. Favorable conditions. Vv14-16
C. Friends. V16b
III. His turnabout. V17a
A. Repentance is the giving up of ones stubborn will in order to accept God’s will.
IV. The young son’s decision to go home. Vv17-19
V. His father’s response. Vv20-24
A. His looking. V20c
B. His compassion. V20
C. The father’s acceptance just as he was, and the meeting of his needs. V22-24
Conclusion: A key message of the story: Come home ___________________ because God
is good and will accept you just as you are.