THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

Three parables of Luke 15.

Parables of Grace.

Love is central theme.

All 3 indicate God’s attitude toward the lost.

Search is made in 2 of 3.

GOD’S LOST & FOUND

Lost Sheep Lost Coin Lost Boy

Luke 15

Pastoral life Domestic life Family life

Love that is Love that is saving Love that isseeking. receiving.

How lost? Care- Carelessness of WillfulnessLessness of self. others. Of self.

Did not know way Did not know it Knew it and Home. Was lost. Did not care.

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

• Father – God and attitude of Christ.

• Eldest Son – Scribes & Pharisees.

• Prodigal Son – Publican & Sinners.

THE PARABLE

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

• His request.• Mistook liberty for license!• Failed to appreciate what he had.• Father responded: “If you want it bad enough, go ahead!”

The Boy’s Departure

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

• He left unhindered.• He left unattended. God will not follow us into the far country of sin!• James 4:4.• Far from blessing, home, family, fellowship. Eph. 1:3

The Boy’s Destination

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

1. Wastefulness. 2. Lust mocked him.3. Starvation.4. Humiliation. V155. Loneliness. V16b.

Destination: SIN

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

• Discovery. Self-evaluation.• Remember! 2 Cor. 7:10.• Decision time! V18.• Surrender of pride. Ps. 32:3-6.• Action. “Talk is cheap.”

The Boy’s Return

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

• Seen of father. 2 Pet. 3:9.

• Met. Will God run?

• Embraced. Just as I am!

• Restored. Kill the fatted calf.

The Boy’s reception

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST BOY

GOD RECEIVETH

SINFUL MEN