THE LOST SON
Luke 15:11-32
“‘There was a man who
had two sons.
The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share
of the estate.’
So he divided his property between them.”
Luke 15:11-12
“‘I will set out and go back to my father and say to him:
Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
I am no longer worthy to be called your son;
make me like one of your hired servants.’”
Luke 15:18
“‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
I am no longer worthy to be called your son;
make me like one of your hired servants.’”
Luke 15:18
“But the father said to his servants,
‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him.
Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
Bring the fatted calf and kill it.
Let’s have a feast and celebrate.
For this son of mine was dead and is alive again;
he was lost and is found.’
So they began to celebrate.”
Luke 15: 22-24 (NIV)
Meanwhile, the older son was in the field.
When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing..
V.25
The older brother became angry and refused to go in….
V.28
“‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me,
and everything I have is yours.
But we had to celebrate and be glad,
because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again;
he was lost and is found.’”
Luke 15:31-32
Prodigal – recklessly spendthrift
[Webster’s Dictionary]
The father’s welcome to the repentant son was literally reckless,
because he refused to “reckon” or count his sin
against him or demand repayment. The response offended
the elder son and most likely the local community. -Prodigal God by Tim Keller