"A Tale of Two Sons" (2) The Cynical Son:Self-Righteous (The Church on Display)

Return of The Older Son vs. 25 (Cynical Son)

He was a very religious son (Works only)

He was not watchful for his younger brother like the father (Spirit of Cain)

His younger brother passed him returning to the father

He returned to a celebration at his Father’s house

Request of the son. vs. 26-27. (Entitlement)

Unlike news because he knew his brother actions

He felt the response of the Father was questionable

Reaction to the news vs. 28a

He became subjective (Very angry about the return of the son)

He became subjective (Very disappointed about the Father’s joy)

Response of The Father vs 28b

The Father pleas for older son to share in His joy

Rejection of the Father’s Invitation vs 29a

Celebration

Fellowship

Restoration

Repentance

Real character of the son vs 29b

Arrogance of his deeds: Service, Religious behavior, works

Unrecognized efforts: Acknowledge my efforts as better than his...

Unrewarded service: Where’s my honor?

Unappreciated service: You never done this for me!

Ridiculing the Father vs.30

Reasoning

Judgement

Reaction

Discernment (Are You blind:Agree with me)

Romans 2:11 “11 For there is no partiality with God.”

Isaiah 40:13-14 “13 Who has measured up the spirit of Yahweh or informed him as his counselor? 14 With whom has he consulted, that he enlightened him and taught him the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and made the way of understanding known to him?”

Response of The Father vs 31,32

Relationship Clarified

Resources Clarified

Restoration Clarified

Repentance Clarified

Redemption Clarified