The Gospel According to Luke | Luke 15:11-32 | Pastor Rob Haslam

JESUS INVITES MAN’S EXCLUDED TO BECOME HIS INCLUDED Today’s parable is a familiar one. The parable of the Prodigal Son, or the Lost Son. Where Luke 15:1-10 depicts Jesus as the seeking of the lost, Luke 15:11-32 depict Jesus as the receiver of the lost. He welcomes the one who comes to Him in search of redemption, security and hope. JESUS RECEIVES THOSE WHO SEEK. WHY DOES THIS MATTER? This matters because when we understand this, we have a few conclusions: We Will Approach The Throne Of Grace With Confidence Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. We Will Be Merciful To Those In Need Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. We Will Seek To Restore People Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. The Parable of the Prodigal Son tells the story of a young man who demands his inheritance from his father and leaves home to live a reckless life. After wasting all his money, he falls into poverty and returns home, humbly seeking forgiveness. His father, overjoyed at his return, welcomes him with open arms and throws a feast to celebrate. Meanwhile, the older brother, who stayed and worked faithfully, feels resentful. The father explains that it is right to celebrate because the lost son has been found and returned home safely.