2. “Prodigal” Spending freely or recklessly Giving on a lavish or
extravagant scale

3. The extravagant, celebratory love of God for his “lost ones” is seen in:
* Luke 15: (Finding of the lost sheep)
* Luke 15: (Finding of the lost coin)
* Luke 15: (Return of the lost son)

4. Hosea 11: 1-11
God describes in intimate, caring, and heart-breaking detail of how He has created and guided Israel; they have rebelled, but He still loves them and will not abandon them.

5. of national repentance and renewal.
When faced with the consequences from God for his sins, which impacted Judah, Manasseh repented and led a time
of national repentance and renewal.

7. Romans 3: 22-24
“There is no difference…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 
and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

8. 2.) Ask for wise counsel, prayer & support
1.) Don’t blame yourself
2.) Ask for wise counsel, prayer & support
3.) Discern between helping & enabling
4.) Don’t forget the rest of your family
5.) Set boundaries & deal w/ your feelings
6.) Build a unified front w/ family members
7.) Pray for their salvation / “wake-up” call