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The Prodigal Son’s Father. Luke 15:11-32. Prodigal Son’s Father. Generous. God is Generous. Gave us life (Gen. 2:7) Gave us His Son (Jn. 3:16) Gives every good thing (Jas. 1:17) Wants to give us eternal life (1 Tim. 2:4) Provided all necessary for us to have it!. Prodigal Son’s Father.
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The Prodigal Son’s Father Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son’s Father • Generous
God is Generous • Gave us life (Gen. 2:7) • Gave us His Son (Jn. 3:16) • Gives every good thing (Jas. 1:17) • Wants to give us eternal life (1 Tim. 2:4) • Provided all necessary for us to have it!
Prodigal Son’s Father • Generous • Kind
God is Kind 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. (Lk. 15:20). Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Pet. 5:6-7).
Prodigal Son’s Father • Generous • Kind • Good To His Hired Servants
God is Good to All • Even to those who don’t deserve it (1 Jn. 4:10) • Good to people who nailed Jesus’ hands to the cross (Lk. 23:34) • Good to people who never say thanks (Rom. 1:21) • Good to people who despise His goodness (Rom. 2:4).
Prodigal Son’s Father • Generous • Kind • Good To His Hired Servants • Recognized Son’s Free Moral Agency
God Recognizes Our Free Agency • We are free to choose (Josh. 24:15). • Two ways clearly identified (Matt. 7:13-14). • Teaches us the right way (Deut. 30:19-20). • Pleads with us to make the right choice (Matt. 11:28-30; Rev. 22:17).
Prodigal Son’s Father • Generous • Kind • Good To His Hired Servants • Recognized Son’s Free Moral Agency • Watched & Waited for Son’s Return • Forgiving • Loved Both of His Sons - Impartial • Rejoiced When the Lost Return