LUK 15:11-32Read v28-32Moral Fight Series

.. to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous – to make a people prepared for the Lord. – LUK 1:17

• Parable of the Incredible Father.

• A portrayal of God’s fathering. • Focus was NOT on what

happened to the Lost Son...• But on what the Father did!

Is he a good father?

1. Full of Generosity – V12 Known to his sons as such. – “Wisdom of the Righteous” –

knows when to let go. – V22-23 Reflected in

forgiveness. – V31 Philosophy of generosity.– Marked by richness, love,

overflow.

Is he a good father?

2. Full of Goodness – V12 no resentment; no

favouritism. – V13 tolerant, confident– if you

have trained them good early in life.

– V20 welcoming, affirming. Quick to forgive, slow to anger.

– V23-24 Willing to do what is hard – to forgive and to celebrate.

– V28 Reconciler, peacemaker, healer of hearts.

Is he a good father?

3. Full of Grace – V20 About abundant Compassion

not Condemnation – There must be a way to comeback!

– V22 Blessing the unworthy, restoring to former state!

– V23-24, 32 Celebrating without fear of disappointment. “..dead but alive again, lost but is found”

– V30-32 All the loss is charged to him.. Grace justifies, grace explains.

Is he a good father?

• Generosity that makes rich.• Goodness that overcomes

evil.• Grace that forgives &

restores.

Lessons on Fathering:

• Start building your home on these qualities.

• Rebuild your family on these.• Be built on these!