10.6.2024 Sunday Sermon Luke 15: 1-32

The Seeking Heart of God
Luke 15:1-32
Parables of Jesus
Explore the profound lessons of grace and redemption in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, found in Luke 15. This powerful story illustrates God's boundless love and the seeking heart of God. The parable begins with a younger son who demands his inheritance, squanders it in reckless living, and finds himself destitute. In his desperation, he returns home, hoping to be accepted as a servant. Instead, his father runs to him, embraces him, and restores him fully to the family, symbolizing God's readiness to forgive and restore us. The older brother, who has been dutifully working, becomes angry and feels unappreciated when he learns of the celebration for his brother's return. This highlights the danger of self-righteousness and the need for grace, even for those who appear to be 'good.' The father's actions throughout the parable demonstrate God's relentless pursuit of us, whether we are lost through rebellion or self-righteousness. Reflect on your own heart and how you can better embrace and extend God's grace in your life. Keywords: Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15, grace, redemption, God's love, seeking heart of God, self-righteousness, forgiveness, spiritual truths.