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When Lost Brothers Return Luke 15:20-28. 20 And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.
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When Lost Brothers Return Luke 15:20-28
20 And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. 23 And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; 24 for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. And they began to be merry.
25 Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing 26 So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.' 28 But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. Luke 15:20-28
America focus today is mothers • Thank God for each of them!
America focus today is mothers • Thank God for each of them! • Next week & today’s lesson
America focus today is mothers • Thank God for each of them! • Next week & today’s lesson • Much work remains to be done
America focus today is mothers • Thank God for each of them! • Next week & today’s lesson • Much work remains to be done • Getting ready for visitors
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • When he was home
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • When he was home • When he left home
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • When he was home • When he left home • When he left and things were good
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • When he was home • When he left home • When he left and things were good • When he left and things were bad
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • A son who brought joy
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • A son who brought joy • A son who brought pain
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • A son who brought joy • A son who brought pain • A son who brought joy
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • The older son’s view
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • The older son’s view • Likely emotions when his brother • Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • The older son’s view • Likely emotions when his brother left
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • The older son’s view • Likely emotions when his brother left • Likely emotions toward his father
Three Views of the Wayward Son • The younger son’s view • The father’s view • The older son’s view • Likely emotions when his brother left • Likely emotions toward his father • Emotions when his brother returned
Diversity of Visitors • Visitors who just drop in
Diversity of Visitors • Visitors who just drop in • Members left, lukewarm
Diversity of Visitors • Visitors who just drop in • Members left, lukewarm • Members left, untaught
Diversity of Visitors • Visitors who just drop in • Members left, lukewarm • Members left, untaught • Members left, hurt
Diversity of Visitors • Visitors who just drop in • Members left, lukewarm • Members left, untaught • Members left, hurt • Members left, outside pressure
Diversity of Visitors • Visitors who just drop in • Members left, lukewarm • Members left, untaught • Members left, hurt • Members left, outside pressure • Members left, strong teaching
Diversity of Visitors • Visitors who just drop in • Members left, lukewarm • Members left, untaught • Members left, hurt • Members left, outside pressure • Members left, strong teaching • Members left, unknown reasons
The Heart of a Visitor 9 Also you shall not oppress a stranger, for you know the heart of a stranger, because you were strangers in the land of Egypt. Exodus 23:9
The Heart of a Visitor • Treatment in parking lot
The Heart of a Visitor • Treatment in parking lot • Treatment in foyer
The Heart of a Visitor • Treatment in parking lot • Treatment in foyer • Treatment before services
The Heart of a Visitor • Treatment in parking lot • Treatment in foyer • Treatment before services • Treatment in auditorium
The Heart of a Visitor • Treatment in parking lot • Treatment in foyer • Treatment before services • Treatment in auditorium • Treatment during worship
The Heart of a Visitor • Treatment in parking lot • Treatment in foyer • Treatment before services • Treatment in auditorium • Treatment during worship • Treatment after worship
The Heart of a Visitor • Treatment in parking lot • Treatment in foyer • Treatment before services • Treatment in auditorium • Treatment during worship • Treatment after worship • Watch your attitude and words
Being Born of Water and Spirit • Believe John 3:16
Being Born of Water and Spirit • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Acts 17:30
Being Born of Water and Spirit • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Acts 17:30 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:9
Being Born of Water and Spirit • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Acts 17:30 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:9 • Be Baptized Mark 16:16
Being Born of Water and Spirit • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Acts 17:30 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:9 • Be Baptized Mark 16:16 • Added to His church, His body, His family
Being Born of Water and Spirit • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Acts 17:30 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:9 • Be Baptized Mark 16:16 • Added to His church, His body, His family • Be Faithful Rev. 2:10