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Luke 15.25-
Background of the Story
The prodigal son returns, after spending all his share in the inheritance
The father welcomes the prodigal son compassionately, and prepares a feast to celebrate his return
The other son becomes bitter and angry, and begins to compare himself with his prodigal brother.
The father explains to him everything and the reason for the celebration
What the “other son” Misunderstood
He misunderstood the father’s love
he thought that material wealth was more important than life
he expected his father to scold, rebuke, and punish his brother!
He misunderstood his place in his father’s house
he thought his obedience deserved more appreciation
he never thought he was free spend and celebrate in his father’s house
He misunderstood the value of his brother’s return
he thought a prodigal child is best lost forever
he never thought
Three Important Lessons in the Story
We Must Learn the Father’s Love
God’s love would leave the 99 and seek the 1 that is lost
Luke 15.4-
God’s love will overlook offenses if the backslider will return to Him
Luke 19.
Jeremiah 3.11-
God’s love is greater than His anger!
Numbers 14.1
Deuteronomy 7.9
Jesus Learned the Father’s Love
Matthew 9.10-13
We Must Understand Our Place and Privileges in the Father’s House
The Father has given us the “authority of a son”
Those “stay in the Father’s house have privileges
John 15.7
We Must Learn the Value of Life
Life means more to God
Ezekiel 18.21-23
Ezekiel 33.10-11
Saving souls is the most important work
Jude 21-2
Conclusion
God’s Message to us is this:
As the world gets worse and worse, more and more souls are turning back to God.
Let us be ready to welcome them to the house of God!
The church must not cut back on spending for the salvation of souls.
Life is more important than material wealth!
Let’s not limit our access to the riches of God! Ask! Seek! Knock!
God wants to fill our lives with joy!
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