1. The Prodigal Son’s Father Luke 15:11-32

2. Prodigal Son’s Father Generous

3. God is Generous Gave us life (Gen. 2:7) Gave us His Son (Jn. 3:16) Gives every good thing (Jas. 1:17) Wants to give us eternal life (1 Tim. 2:4) Provided all necessary for us to have it!

4. Prodigal Son’s Father Generous Kind

5. God is Kind And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. (Lk. 15:20). Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Pet. 5:6-7).

6. Prodigal Son’s Father Generous Kind Good To His Hired Servants

7. God is Good to All  Even to those who don’t deserve it (1 Jn. 4:10)  Good to people who nailed Jesus’ hands to the cross (Lk. 23:34)  Good to people who never say thanks (Rom. 1:21)  Good to people who despise His goodness (Rom. 2:4).

8. Prodigal Son’s Father Generous Kind Good To His Hired Servants Recognized Son’s Free Moral Agency

9. God Recognizes Our Free Agency  We are free to choose (Josh. 24:15).  Two ways clearly identified (Matt. 7:13-14).  Teaches us the right way (Deut. 30:19-20).  Pleads with us to make the right choice (Matt. 11:28-30; Rev. 22:17).

10. Prodigal Son’s Father Generous Kind Good To His Hired Servants Recognized Son’s Free Moral Agency Watched & Waited for Son’s Return Forgiving Loved Both of His Sons - Impartial Rejoiced When the Lost Return