1 / 22

The Lost Son: A Story of Departure, Discovery, and Redemption

Reflect on the journey of the lost son, why he left, where he went, what he found, and ultimately, why he returned. Explore themes of departure, wandering, realization, and forgiveness in this powerful tale of redemption.

hamiltonc
Download Presentation

The Lost Son: A Story of Departure, Discovery, and Redemption

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. The Lost Son • We all have lost loved ones • Some have never known the Lord, • 2 Thes. 1:7-9 • Others have known, but turned away, • 2 Pt. 2:18-22

  2. The Lost Son • When one falls away, there are two outcomes • Remain in that condition; lost in the end • Repent & turn back; restored to fellowship

  3. The Lost Son Why did he depart? Where did he go? What did he find? Why did he return? How was he received?

  4. The Lost Son Why did he depart? • Not due to father’s fault • Human fathers make mistakes, Heb. 12:9, 10 • Our heavenly Father does not, Heb. 12:5-11

  5. The Lost Son Why did he depart? • He left on his own accord • Prov. 1:10-19 • Curiosity? • Adventure? • Lusts? • Seeking more? • To find himself?

  6. The Lost Son Why did he depart? • Some children leave to ease the pain • Abusive parents • Neglectful parents • Devastating problem

  7. The Lost Son Where did he go? • He went away from home • Loving father • Blessings, comfort • Stability, security • Work • Accountability

  8. The Lost Son Where did he go? • He went to a “far country” • Strange land • Strange people • Strange culture • Instability, insecurity • Where he could be his own man

  9. The Lost Son What did he find? • Prodigal living, the “high life” • Fun, for a time, Heb. 11:24-26 • Wasteful • Needed more and more

  10. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found famine & want • Temporary pleasures ended • Nothing left • Empty • Lonely • Pain

  11. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found a false solution for his problem; A citizen of that country • Provided • Hard work • Dirty work • Unclean work

  12. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found a false solution for his problem; A citizen of that country • Provided • No relief; wanted pigs’ food • No one gave him anything! • No help • No compassion • No mercy

  13. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found himself • Had to hit rock bottom – pain & suffering • Some realize on their own • Others forced to it, caught

  14. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found himself • God’s way of pushing him back

  15. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found himself • Could have stayed miserable • Pride • Shame • Fear

  16. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found himself • Thought of compassionate father • Remembered upbringing • Remembered blessings • Remembered love

  17. The Lost Son What did he find? • He found himself • Believed he could go back • Though only as a servant • Guilt was good, humbling • Should not sell-short our Father

  18. The Lost Son Why did he return? • He was broken • In dire need • In need the whole time • Satan blinded him with pleasures

  19. The Lost Son Why did he return? • He was humbled, 2 Cor. 7:9, 10 • Genuine sorrow • True repentance • Complete confession

  20. The Lost Son How was he received? • With love by his father • Looking for him • Recognized him • Ran to him • Bestowed blessings on him • Rejoiced

  21. The Lost Son How was he received? • With resentment by his brother • Wrong attitude • Admonished by his father

More Related