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Father’s Day 2012: A Father’s Love

(Father’s Day) The heavenly Father’s great love compels Him to run to save lost people and express extravagant mercy and grace. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Luke 15:11-32.

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Study Notes

An Extravagant Love Story in 5 Acts

Act 1: Rebellion (Luke15:11-13)
Act 2: Despair (Luke15:14-16)
Act 3: Repentance (Luke15:17-20a)
Act 4: Extravagant Love, Mercy & Grace (Luke15:20b-24)
Act 5: Resentment (Luke15:25-32)

Principles from the Text

  • God’s love is extravagantly gracious toward the repentant sinner
  • All heaven rejoices when sinners repent
  • Self-righteousness blinds people to God’s extravagant grace

Applying the Text

  • Have you been in a distant country?
  • Are you ready to come home to the Father?
  • Do you need the Father’s extravagant love, mercy and grace?