Enjoy the third sermon in this series called PRODIGAL STORY. This week, Mark shares from the perspective of the father.

LUKE 15:17-24

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Reflection Questions:

1. What do you most commonly lose or misplace?

2. Read the scripture passage (verses 17-24). Mark shared that verse 20 is one of the most beautiful verses in the Bible. What is conveyed in that simple verse. What does that say about God?

3. Interact with the concept of “farsickness.” How do you see farsickness in the human experience? What does "farsickness" fuel in our lives (for good or bad)?

4. What from the sermon has stayed with you- as confusing, encouraging, or challenging?

5. How is Jesus our true Elder Brother?

6. Explore the three responses Mark suggested to this parable. This story invites us to: 1) participate in the restored family, 2) focus on the greater gift, 3) surrender to this kind of love. Which of these responses is most challenging for you? Which do you feel called towards today?

End in prayer. That we might see the extravagant love of God and be compelled to participate in it.