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The Parable of the Two Sons Pine Grove Church of Christ – 06/13/10

The Parable of the Two Sons Ezekiel 18:21-32 – (21) “if a wicked man turns from all his sins… he shall surely live” (24) “if a righteous man turns away from his righteousness… he shall die” (30)“Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin” (32) “Therefore turn and live!”

The Parable of the Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32

The Parable of the Two Sons First Son Second Son

First Son (29) “He answered and said, ‘ I will not,” Romans 3:23 – “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Isaiah 53:5-6 – “All we like sheep have gone astray”

First Son (29) “but afterward he regretted it and went” II Corinthians 7:9-11 – “For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation” Psalm 51:3-4 – “Against You, You only, have I sinned”

First Son (29) “but afterward he regretted it and went” And Went John 3:3, 7-14 –“bear fruits worthy of repentance” Ephesians 4:17-32 – “put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man… and that you put on the new man which was created according to God” Example: Paul – Acts 9:1-3, 17-22

The Parable of the Two Sons First Son Second Son

Second Son (30) “He answered and said, ‘I go, sir,” Isaiah Isaiah 6:8 – “Here am I! Send Me” Four Fishermen Mark 1:16-20 – “They immediately left their nets and followed Him” Saul Acts 9:6 – “Lord, what do You want me to do?”

Second Son (30) “but he did not go” Studying God’s Word II Timothy 2:15 – “Be diligent (study) to present yourself approved to God”

Second Son (30) “but he did not go” Studying God’s Word Worshiping God Faithfully Hebrews 10:23-25 – “not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together”

Second Son (30) “but he did not go” Studying God’s Word Worshiping God Faithfully Teaching God’s Word Mark 16:15 – “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”

Second Son (30) “but he did not go” Studying God’s Word Worshiping God Faithfully Teaching God’s Word Helping Others Galatians 6:9-10 – “let us do good to all”

Conclusion (31) “Which of the two did the will of his Father?” “They said to Him, “The first”. If you are described as the first son… Ezekiel 18:32 – “Therefore turn and live!” If you are described as the second son…

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