A Father�s Love

Luke 15:11-24

Jeff Janca, Pastor

First Baptist Church

Brackettville, Texas

In this wonderful passage of Scriptures, we see a story of betrayal, forgiveness, love and grace.� It is a picture of the great love and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.

How to break a father�s heart:

� The prodigal son withdrew from his father�s love and presence.

(verses 12-13).

� The prodigal son wasted what his father had given him.

(verse 14).

� The prodigal son violated his father�s moral values.

(verse 14)

How to bless a father:

� By seeking his fellowship.�

The prodigal son realized his mistakes and sin and began seeking his father�s fellowship. (verses 17-20).

� By respecting his authority.�

The prodigal son was willing to submit and respect his father�s decision concerning him serving as his father�s slave. (verses 18-19).

� By having a positive spirit.�

The prodigal son began to have a positive spirit, while his older brother remained focused on what his brother had done. (verses 22-24).

� By loving our brother.

The older brother missed a great opportunity to show love and forgiveness and mercy to his brother.� He failed to follow his father�s godly example of forgiveness. (verses 27-32).

The Prodigal Son:

� Remembers

� Returns

� Repents

The Father:

� Receives

� Restores

� Rejoices