The prodigal son is one of the most famous stories Jesus ever told. In this two part series you will learn more about the character and heart of the father than the rebellion of the son. Jesus compares the father in the story to the heart of God the Father. The father’s response reflects the heart of God toward you.

In this first week we will look at the father’s reaction to the prodigal’s actions, and how similarly God allows us to leave him when we sin and then runs toward us when we return to him. Maybe you’re in great pain and have enormous guilt from what you’ve done. You need to come home to the father.

Next Steps

I will think through the consequences if I give in to temptation.

I will be honest, stop rationalizing my actions and face the truth.

I will quit running away, trying to escape from the pain.

I will courageously face the pain in my life today.

I will come home to the father and experience life as his beloved child.

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