
We tell them
How do you find your way home?
Luke 15:17
17“When he came to his senses he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!
I
It starts with a
It becomes a
Luke 15:18-19
18I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.’
Go
Make the decision an
Luke 15:20
20So he got up and went to his father.
Luke 15:20-21
20“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
True
Why don’t people repent?
They blame
Luke 15:22-24
22“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’
1 John 1:9
9If we confess our sins; he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.