The Prodigal Father
February 28, 2016

The Prodigal Father

Passage: Luke 15:11-32
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Bible Text: Luke 15:11-32 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: The Gospel of Luke |  

“The Prodigal Father”

Luke 15:11-32

 

 

Two false ways to find happiness

 

1)  The path of self-discovery

 

 

2)  The path of self-righteousness

 

 

One true way to find happiness: The gospel

 

 

“Prodigal” = Recklessly extravagant or spendthrift

 

 

The Prodigal Father: “The father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found’” (Luke 15:22-24).