This week we are looking at the problem of sin, God’s solution and result of Jesus’ death.

PERSONAL REFLECTION

 

READ Luke 15:11-24 and reflect on the questions below

 

1. Why do you think that the son decided to leave home?

What was he hoping for?

• ‘Wild living’ (v.13)
• ‘Give me’ (v.11 selfishness/sin)

 

1. What was life like in the far country?

• Wasting his life (v.13)
• Began to see the need (v.14)
• Severe Famine (v.14)
• Hunger (v.15)
• Loneliness (v.15)

 

1. How does this compare with your experience of life?

 

1. What made him decide to go home?

• Thinks about situation
• ‘He came to his senses’ (v.17)

 

1. What does he decide to do?

• Act of the will (v.18)
• Action (v.20-24)

 

1. What does the picture of the father tell us about what God is like?

• (vv.20-24)