1. The Realities of God’s Grace
Luke 15:11-32
“… Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. …”

2. Seeing the prodigal son in us
Prodigal son’s …
“give me my share” (v12)
“set off for a distant country” (v13)
“squandered in wild living” (vv13-14)
“a severe famine” (vv14-15)
“long to fill stomach with the pods …” (v16)
Our conditions …
Quick fortune
Self-reliance
Spend everything
Hired oneself out
Filled with the unclean

3. The Truth of God’s Grace Is …
An awakening grace
Awakening mind - “Come to ones senses” (Luke 15: 17)
Returning home - “Set out and go back to my father” (Luke 15:18)
Repenting heart – “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.” (Luke 15:18b; Psa. 51:17)
Humiliating spirit - “No longer worthy” (Luke 15:19;1 Peter 5:5)
In action – “So he got up and went to his father” (Luke 15:20)

4. The Truth of God’s Grace Is …
A loving grace
When we still far away - “Still a long way off” (Luke 15: 20; Eph. 2:13)
He sees us - “Saw us” (Luke 15:20)
God is love - “Filled with compassion” (Luke 15:20; 1 John 4:8)
He takes the initiative - “Father ran to son” (Luke 15:20;1 John 4:10)

5. The Truth of God’s Grace Is …
A forgiving grace
When we repent, He shows His grace - “Quick!” (Luke 15:21-22; Num. 14:18; Eph. 1:7)
Christ is our righteousness - “Bring the best robe” (Luke 15:22; Isa. 61:10; 1 Cor. 1:30)
Sonship restored - “Put the ring and sandal on” (Luke 15:22; Haggai 2:23; Ezekiel 16:10)
Jesus’ sacrifice - “Bring the fattened calf and kill it” (Luke 15:23; Heb. 10:9-10)
His Salvation - “Let's have a feast and celebrate” (Luke 15:23; Rev. 3:20)

6. The Truth of God’s Grace Is …
A special grace
Resurrected life - “This son of mine was dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:24a; I Pet. 1:3)
Rejoicing moment - “He was lost and is found” (Luke 15:24b; Luke 15:3-7;8-10)
Abiding and abundant grace – “you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.” (Luke 15:31; 1 Tim. 1:14)

7. The Realities of God’s Grace Are …
God is at work in/around you
God forgives and invites you to join Him
God takes the initiative
God pursues a loving relationship with you
God rejoices when the lost was restored