1. Kisses From The Father
Luke 15:11-32

2. Familiar Story Allowed the son to leave Eventually returned
Father welcomed him
Kissed him again and again (footnote in NASB)

3. Kisses of Love Great theme in the Bible Love recognized by the son
Love for his son
God’s love for us (John 3:16)
Love recognized by the son
He knew he was loved
We know (Romans 5:5-9)

4. Kisses of Forgiveness Many things to confess Need for confession
Simple statement (v. 21)
Generic confession O.K.?
Need for confession
Simon (Acts 8:22, 24)
Commanded (1 John 1:9)

5. Kisses of Total Restoration
Forgiven and taken back
Willing to be a servant (v. 21)
Restored to former position
Same today
Must forgive (2 Corinthians 2:5-11)
No partial forgiveness, “probation”

6. Kisses of Joy Father’s rejoicing Should be a time of joy
Lost sheep and lost coin (vv. 1-10)
All are about joy
Should be a time of joy
Some wonder how long this time
Fruits of repentance (Matthew 3:8)

7. Kisses of Assurance Assured that all was well
Warm reception
Comfort
For Christians today who return
Can fall (Jude 24, 25)
We have security (2 Peter 1:5-11)

8. Kisses of Fellowship Fellowship renewed Maintain fellowship
Severed by sin
Brother’s rejection didn’t affect it
Maintain fellowship
Walking in the light (1 John 1:1-10)
Cannot refuse those God accepts

9. Conclusion All have been the younger brother
Avoid being like the older brother