The Story of the Prodigal Son also teaches us a lot about our Father. As sinners, why should we return to our heavenly father? Because of his compassion that has provided salvation for each of us.

1. The Prodigal Son’s
Father

2. Why would the
younger son
return to his
father?

3. “When he
came to
himself”
— Luke 15.17

4. “When he
came to
himself”
— Luke 15.17

5. The father had two sons
(v. 11).

6. The
father
was kind
to his
servants
(v. 17).

7. The father was
watching (v. 20).

8. The father was
watching (v. 20).

9. The father was
watching (v. 20).

10. Compassion

11. Compassion

12. Compassion

14. Why should I return
to my Father?

15. Why should I return
to my Father?

16. He is my
Father.

17. Your Father
is watching.

18. “I have no pleasure in
the death of the
wicked, but that the
wicked turn away
from his way and live”
— Ezekiel 33.11

19. “who desires all
people to be saved”
— 1 Timothy 2:4

20. “For the grace of God
has appeared,
bringing salvation for
all people”
— Titus 2.11

21. “not wishing that any
should perish, but
that all should reach
repentance.”
— 2 Peter 3.9

22. My Father’s compassion.

23. John 3.16
My Father’s compassion.

24. Romans 5.1-11
My Father’s compassion.

25. Ephesians 2.1-10
My Father’s compassion.

28. Will today be the
day you return to
your heavenly
Father?

29. Lesson slideshows (with notes)
and audio can be found at:
www.churchofchristmiranda.com

30. Compiled and Presented by:
Fellowship with God Dave Stewart
Understanding God’s Plan for My Salvation
13 September, 2009
Las Cruces, NM
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The Prodigal Son’s Father
Luke 15.11-32
Synopsis: The Story of the Prodigal Son also teaches us a lot about our
Father. As sinners, why should we return to our heavenly father? Because
of his compassion that has provided salvation for each of us.
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