1. HOMECOMING

2. Luke ‬ ‭ 15 ‬ : ‭ 16-22 NASB “And he would have gladly filled his stomach with the pods that the swine were eating, and no one was giving anything to him.

3. Luke ‬ ‭ 15 ‬ : ‭ 16-22 NASB But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger!

4. Luke ‬ ‭ 15 ‬ : ‭ 16-22 NASB I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men.’

5. Luke ‬ ‭ 15 ‬ : ‭ 16-22 NASB So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.

6. Luke ‬ ‭ 15 ‬ : ‭ 16-22 NASB And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

7. Luke ‬ ‭ 15 ‬ : ‭ 16-22 NASB But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet;’”

8. When you return home with a humble heart, God’s provision for you will exceed your highest expectations.

9. Whatever you lack, the father has more than enough for you, at home with him (Luke 15:17).

10. The son is content with being a hired slave., but the father will settle for nothing less than a fully restored son (Luke 15:19, 21).

11. When you come home, what is waiting for you is greater than your highest expectations.

12. You receive total acceptance for complete repentance.

13. The Best Robe: This refers to the robe reserved for those who are righteous in the eyes of the Father. The father sees the best in you.

14. “I will rejoice greatly in the L ORD, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its sprouts, and as a garden causes the things sown in it to spring up, so the Lord G OD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.” Isaiah 61:10–11

15. The Ring: Through the ring the father bestows his authority upon his son. Just sign for it!

16. The Sandals: Sandals were a luxury that servants did not wear. The son is not, however, to be treated as a servant. He is to wear sandals.

17. What does it mean to come home? Reconciliation with the Father; Restoration of your destiny & purpose; Reunion of brothers and sisters.

18. What do you do when you come home? Be open and honest; Expect acceptance; Walk through the whole process; Trust those who are walking with you.