Follow the Father in Love

The Heart and Art of Neighbor-Love

by Daniel Vanderhorst | February 2, 2020
| Scripture: 11-32, Luke, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:1-3 and 11-32 | Topics: Forgiveness, Gospel, Jesus, Love, Mercy

Summary

As forgiven children, we honor our Father by following him in loving people with humble mercy, forgiveness and hope-filled initiative.

Jesus tells the story of the Father and Two Sons

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

The audience
The sons’ rebellion and rejection
The father’s mercy and joy

Following the father

Humble mercy (vs. self-righteous criticism and condemnation)
Forgiveness vs. enmity
Hope-filled Initiative