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The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son. Luke 15:11-32. The Context. Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem. Luke 13:22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem . Multitudes followed Him. Luke 14:25a Now great multitudes went with Him . …. The Context.

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The Prodigal Son

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  1. The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32

  2. The Context • Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem. • Luke 13:22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. • Multitudes followed Him. • Luke 14:25a Now great multitudes went with Him. …

  3. The Context • Tax collectors and sinners were coming to Him. • Luke 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. • Pharisees and scribes were complaining about it. • Luke 15:2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” cf. Luke 18:9-14

  4. The Context • Jesus’ response: • The parable of the lost sheep. 15:3-7 • The parable of the lost coin. 15:8-10 • The parable of the lost (prodigal) son. 15:11-32

  5. Some observations: The son was born a son.

  6. The son was born a son. Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself. Matthew 18:3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

  7. The son was born a son. Romans 7:9 I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

  8. Some observations: The son was born a son. He chose to leave and was lost. V. 17, 32

  9. He chose to leave and was lost. • We do that when we reach the age of accountability. (Romans 7:9) • We can do it after we are saved. • Hebrews 10:35-39 • Revelation 2:1-5

  10. Some observations: The son was born a son. He chose to leave and was lost. V. 17, 32 His sinful life led him to ruin. 15:30, 15-16

  11. Sin leads to ruin. Ephesians 2:1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, Psalm 1

  12. Some observations: The son was born a son. He chose to leave and was lost. 15:17, 32 His sinful life led him to ruin. 15:30, 15-16 He came to his senses and decided to return to his father. 15:17-19

  13. He decided to repent and return. Made a decision based on evidence. Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 Acts 17:30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,

  14. Some observations: The son was born a son. He chose to leave and was lost. 15:17, 32 His sinful life led him to ruin. 15:30, 15-16 He came to his senses and decided to return to his father. 15:17-19 He was received with joy. 15:20-24

  15. God receives the penitent. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” 1 John 1:7-9 Hebrews 8:11-12

  16. Some observations: The son was born a son. He chose to leave and was lost. 15:17, 32 His sinful life led him to ruin. 15:30, 15-16 He came to his senses and decided to return to his father. 15:17-19 He was received with joy. 15:20-24

  17. Return to God today! Believe – John 8:24 Repent – Luke 13:3 Confess – Romans 10:10 Be Baptized – Mark 16:16 Be Faithful – John 8:51

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