“Parable of the Lost Son”
Storyteller Series
AV First
Pastor Ed Carlson
9/22/24
What is a parable in the Bible? “They are easily recognizable snippets of everyday life, chosen to illustrate the truths about God’s kingdom.”
“Every soul is precious to God, even yours!”
Luke 15:11-32 (CSB)
11 He also said, “A man had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate I have coming to me.’ So he distributed the assets to them.
1. IT WAS A HARSH
1) It Was
2) It Was
Psalm 14:1a (CSB)
The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.”
- HE EXPERIENCED A HARD
1) The Reality Of Sin’s
2) The Reality Of Sin’s
Sin Brings
James 1:14-15 (CSB)
14 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire. 15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.
“Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay and cost you more than you want to pay.”
Sin Brings
Sin Brings
3. A HUMBLE
17 When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food, and here I am dying of hunger! 18 I’ll get up, go to my father, and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. 19 I’m no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired workers.”’ 20 So he got up and went to his father.
The Lost Son Had A Realization, He Had Resolve, and He FInally Returned
20b But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. 21 The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I’m no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father told his servants, ‘Quick! Bring out the best robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Then bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let’s celebrate with a feast, 24 because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
4. A HAPPY
He Found
He Found
He Found