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Lessons of Forgiveness and Redemption in the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Explore the powerful lessons of forgiveness and redemption in the Parable of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke. Discover how this parable teaches us about the unconditional love of a father and the importance of forgiveness in our own lives.

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Lessons of Forgiveness and Redemption in the Parable of the Prodigal Son

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  1. The Two Treatises The Two Treatises The Two Treatises Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

  2. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Tax collectors and sinners come to Jesus to hear Him teach v. 1 • Again, the Pharisees & scribes complain that Jesus “receives” such disreputable people v. 2 cp. 7:36-39 • To refute them, Jesus tells 3 parables v. 3

  3. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Lost Sheepvv. 4-7 • A man, having 100 sheep, has lost 1 • He leaves the 99 and tries to find the 1 • Upon finding it, he brings it home…he calls friends & neighbors to rejoice with him • PointÙ Heavenly joy when 1 sinner repents

  4. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Lost Coinvv. 8-10 • A woman, having 10 coins, has lost 1 • She searches the entire house to find it • Upon finding it, she calls friends & neighbors to rejoice with her for locating it • PointÙ Angels rejoice when 1 sinner repents

  5. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • A man has 2 sons v. 11 • The younger son demands his share of the inheritance v. 12 • This son leaves home to live “his own way” – but it did not go as he had planned vv. 13-14

  6. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • He learned some “hard” lessons vv. 15-16 • Unwise choices we make often result in hardships that put us in worse situations • Such situations often lead us to do things we would not ordinarily do

  7. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • He learned some “hard” lessons vv. 15-16 • He learned about “true friends” • “Friends” in v. 13 cp. v. 30 Prov 14:20 23:5 • Where were these “friends” when all his money was gone? Prov 17:17

  8. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • He finally “came to himself” v. 17 • He saw his own errors and sins • He realized his father’s servants fared better • He would go home, confess sin to his father, and acknowledge his “forfeiture” vv. 18-20a

  9. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • He was unaware of his father’s actions while he was gone from home v. 20b • Imagine the father’s heart when he caught the first glimpse of his son!! • The father showed his love for his returned son v. 20c

  10. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • He began his “rehearsed speech” v. 21 • The father could have responded in ways that would have “rubbed salt” in his son’s wound • However, the father wouldn’t “accept” his son’s ideas re: how things would be vv. 22-24

  11. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • However, the father wouldn’t “accept” his son’s ideas re: how things would be vv. 22-24 • Clothe & feed him as a son, not a servant • PointÙ how have some brethren reacted when erring brethren repent & return?

  12. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • The older son comes to the house, hears the “party” & inquires as to its purpose vv. 25-26 • He is informed that his younger brother has come back home to a jubilant father v. 27 • He is angry…refuses to participate v. 28a

  13. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • The father begs him to reconsider v. 28b • The older son justifies himself based on his years of faithfulness and reminds his father of how “his other son” had failed him vv. 29-30 • He won’t even acknowledge him as a “brother”

  14. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • The father reassures the older son of his position v. 31 • However, he also encourages this son to appreciate the “appropriateness” of rejoicing over the return of his wayward brother v. 32

  15. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • Parable Of The Prodigal Sonvv. 11-32 • The focus of this parable is not the younger son who went astray • The focus of this parable is the older son who grumbled against the “finding of the lost son” cp. vv. 1-2

  16. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 15 – Jewish Prejudice 15:1-32 • These 3 parables also emphasize how men can become “lost” • Like sheep Ù unaware they are lost • Like a coin Ù through the efforts of others • Like a son Ù through stubborn rebellion; wanting to do things their way 4

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