In Luke 15:11-32, Jesus teaches that God seeks the lost in both their rebellion and their self-righteousness, joyfully restores all who repent, and graciously invites sinners to share in His joy. I. The younger son reveals that a person can be deeply lost through self-indulgent rebellion. (vv. 11–19) II. The father reveals that God joyfully restores any sinner who turns to Him in repentance. (vv. 20–24) III. The older son reveals that a person can be just as lost through pride and self-righteousness as through open rebellion. (vv. 25–30) IV. The father reveals that God is exceedingly patient with the self-righteous and invites them to share in His joy. (vv. 31–32)