2. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
GOD’S LOST & FOUND
Three parables of Luke 15.
Parables of Grace.
Love is central theme.
All 3 indicate God’s attitude
toward the lost.
Search is made in 2 of 3.

3. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
Luke 15
Lost Sheep Lost Coin Lost Boy
Pastoral life Domestic life Family life
Love that is Love that is saving Love that is
seeking receiving.
How lost? Care Carelessness of Willfulness
Lessness of self. others Of self.
Did not know way Did not know it Knew it and
Home Was lost Did not care.

4. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
Father – God and attitude
of Christ.
Eldest Son – Scribes &
Pharisees.
Prodigal Son – Publican &
Sinners.

5. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
The Boy’s Departure
His request.
Mistook liberty for license!
Failed to appreciate what
he had.
Father responded: “If you
want it bad enough, go
ahead!”

6. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
The Boy’s Destination
He left unhindered.
He left unattended. God
will not follow us into the
far country of sin!
James 4:4.
Far from blessing, home,
family, fellowship.
Eph. 1:3

7. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
Destination: SIN
Wastefulness.
Lust mocked him.
Starvation.
Humiliation. V15
Loneliness. V16b.

8. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
The Boy’s Return
Discovery. Self-evaluation.
Remember! 2 Cor. 7:10.
Decision time! V18.
Surrender of pride. Ps.
32:3-6.
Action. “Talk is cheap.”

9. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
The Boy’s reception
Seen of father. 2 Pet. 3:9.
Met. Will God run?
Embraced. Just as I am!
Restored. Kill the fatted
calf.

10. THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY
GOD RECEIVETH SINFUL
MEN