Follow the Father in Love
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