Who Is Lost? (Luke 15:11-32)

Introduction

A Son’s Foolish Compulsion

Phases of increasing sadness

Disrespect to his father

Reckless living

Catastrophic circumstances

A turning point

Final realisation

A plan

A Father’s Committed Compassion

Expectant waiting

Watching for his son

Ecstatic welcome

Emotional (Compassion)

Physical (Running)

Extravagant celebration

Best robe, ring, fattened calf and feast

A Son’s Cold-hearted Confusion

Bitter faithfulness

The older son is in the field, but not gladly

Disrespects his father

Considers his service slavery

A Father’s Committed Compassion

Deals patiently with his son

Unswerving in his compassion