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    The parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 tells the story of a father with two sons. The younger son demands his inheritance and leaves home, wasting his possessions until he has nothing. Returning home in disgrace, his father forgives and welcomes him back with a celebration. The older son resents this forgiveness and refuses to join in the celebration. The father shows unconditional love for both sons in meeting their needs and desiring relationship and fellowship above all else.

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    The parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 tells the story of a father with two sons. The younger son demands his inheritance and leaves home, wasting his possessions until he has nothing. Returning home in disgrace, his father forgives and welcomes him back with a celebration. The older son resents this forgiveness and refuses to join in the celebration. The father shows unconditional love for both sons in meeting their needs and desiring relationship and fellowship above all else.

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    The parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 tells the story of a father with two sons. The younger son demands his inheritance and leaves home, wasting his possessions until he has nothing. Returning home in disgrace, his father forgives and welcomes him back with a celebration. The older son resents this forgiveness and refuses to join in the celebration. The father shows unconditional love for both sons in meeting their needs and desiring relationship and fellowship above all else.

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    The Prodigal

    Luke 15: 11 – 32

    Everything in the story is embarrassing.

    Fatal Miscalculations to Avoid:

    Mistaking bondage for freedom

    Mistaking self-centeredness for self-fulfillment

    Mistaking possessions for wealth

    Mistaking living recklessly for living

    The prodigal’s decisions were:

    Selfish

    Short-sighted

    Stubborn

    The Father shows

    Unconditional love

    Unending patience

    Unreserved forgiveness

    The younger brother sins and feels unworthy of privilege.

    The older brother sins and feels entitled to privilege.

    The Father has to meet them both.

    All the Father wants more than relationship is fellowship.

    Both sons valued their Father’s blessings more than his presence.

    This is not the story of a prodigal son, but a prodigal father.

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