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THE PRODIGAL SON’S FATHER Pine Grove Church of Christ – 06/20/10

The Prodigal Son’s Father  Luke 15: “A certain man had two sons…”

The Prodigal Son’s Father  The Love of the Father

The Love of the Father  Luke 15:20 – “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.”

The Love of the Father  God is looking for us to return to Him.  II Peter 3:9 – “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance”  James 4:8 – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

The Love of the Father  God has reach out to use through Jesus Christ, our Savior  I John 4:8-10 – “He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins”  Ephesians 2:4-6 – “even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ”

The Prodigal Son’s Father  The Love of the Father  The Forgiveness of the Father

The Forgiveness of the Father  Luke 15:20-24 – “…and am no longer worthy to be called your son. But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.”

The Forgiveness of the Father  Truly we have sinned against God, yet He is willing to forgive.  Isaiah 1:18-19 –“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as wool”  Hebrews 10:16-17 – “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”

The Forgiveness of the Father  Truly we are not worthy to be call God’s Children, yet He is willing.  II Corinthians 6:16-18 – “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty”  I John 3:1-3 – “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!”

The Forgiveness of the Father  Jesus tells us of the joy that God has in a sinner who repents  Luke 15:7 – “joy in heaven over one sinner who repents”  Luke 15:10 – “joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents”

The Prodigal Son’s Father  The Love of the Father  The Forgiveness of the Father  The Correction of the Father

The Correction of the Father  Luke 15:25-32 – “It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.”

The Correction of the Father  If are unwilling to forgive, then we need God’s correction  Mark 11:25-26 – “If you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses”  Luke 11:2-4 – “and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us”

The Correction of the Father  A Father’s Correction is an act of Love  Proverbs 13:24 – “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly”  Hebrews 12:5-6 – “For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives”

Conclusion  The Prodigal Son’s Father represents our Loving & Forgiving Father in Heaven.  God loves us so much & is willing to forgive us if we are willing to come to Him.  Are you as the Prodigal Son & have strayed away from your heavenly Father?  Why don’t you follow the Prodigal Son’s example and come back to God tonight?  God is waiting to receive you & to call you His child once again.

WELCOME TO PINE GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pine Grove Church of Christ – 06/20/10