Parable #9 Part 1 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son 1. The RUIN of the Prodigal
Three Things That Led to the Demise of the Prodigal: 1) He was DISRESPECTFUL of His Father’s Leadership - Luke 15:12 2) He was DISTRUSTFUL of His Father’s Restraint - Luke 15:12; Genesis 3:5 3) He was DISDAINFUL of His Father’s Provision - Luke 15:13
Six Characteristics of the Ruins of Sin: • A Sinful Life is a DEPARTING Life - Luke 15:13 • A Sinful Life is a SPENDING Life - Luke 15:13 • A Sinful Life is a WANTING Life - Luke 15:14 • A Sinful Life is an ENSLAVING Life - Luke 15:15; John 8:34 • A Sinful Life is a DISSATISFYING Life - Luke 15:16 • A Sinful Life is an UNBALANCING Life - Luke 15:17
Four Steps in Returning to God: 1) He CONFESSED His Fault – “I have sinned” Luke 15:18 2) He REALIZED the Seriousness – “I have sinned against heaven” Luke 15:18 3) He ACKNOWLEDGED What was Forfeited – “I am no more worthy” Luke 15:19 4) He ACTED on His Decision – “He arose” Luke 15:20a