2. “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:1-3, 11-32Rembrandt Circa 1687

3. No God No Restraints Self Discovery Self –Indulgent Sin Younger Son Poverty Rejection Despair

4. Redefining Sin Older Son

5. “Repent and be baptized” Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 Redefining Repentance

6. Worldly View Weakness Lose Standing Lose Control Redefining Repentance Christian View Sign of Strength Free to be Real Take Control

7. New Testament Gk. “Metanoia” Gk. “Metanoia” = “To change mind” = “To change mind” cf. Baptism = Death and cf. Baptism = Death and Resurrection Resurrection Redefining Repentance

8. “Came to his senses” Admitted His Need Fear of Consequences Recognised Problem Redefining Repentance Younger Son

9. The Problem is:- SIN “I have sinned against heaven and against you.” Luke 15: 18 Redefining Repentance Younger Son

10. The Problem is:- SIN “All have sinned and “All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory” fall short of God’s glory” Romans 3:23 Romans 3:23 Redefining Repentance Younger Son

11. The Problem is:- SIN “Against You, You only “Against You, You only have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight.” David - Psalm 51:4 David - Psalm 51:4 Redefining Repentance Younger Son

12. “Came to his senses” Admitted His Need Fear of Consequences Recognised Problem Returned to Father Repented Redefining Repentance Younger Son

13. Fell out with Father (God) Fell out with Father (God) Broken Relationships Broken Relationships Missed the Party Missed the Party Results of Pride Older Son

14. Received by Father (God) Results of Repentance Younger Son You and Me ?

15. Received by Father (God) Renewed Relationships Renewed Relationships Enjoyed the Party Enjoyed the Party Family Privileges Family Privileges Results of Repentance Younger Son Lost/Found Dead/Alive You and Me ?