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The Prodigal's Dad
This document discusses the Parable of the Prodigal Son from the perspective of the father. It describes how the younger son asks for his inheritance early and wastes it through riotous living, until he returns home poor and the father welcomes him back with open arms. The document provides lessons for Father's Day, including that fathers should teach values through their words and actions, be responsible for raising children in the Lord, remember redemption is a process, and show complete forgiveness.
The Prodigal's Dad
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- 2. IntroductionFather’s Day isa special day. We honor you!Thank you for your love and sacrifice.
- 3. Father’s Day Quotes"Anyman can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad" (Anne Geddes).
- 4. Father’s Day Quotes“Blessedindeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!” (Lydia M. Child)
- 5. Father’s Day Quotes“Afather carries pictures where his money used to be” (Author Unknown).
- 6. Father’s Day Quotes"Bythe time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong" (Charles Wadsworth).
- 7. The Father ofthe ProdigalLuke 15:11-32
- 8. IntroductionThe Parable ofthe Prodigal Son contains a wealth of lessons. We will be examining it from the perspective of the Father.
- 9. Parable of theProdigal Son“Its sentiment, its scope, its message of a son’s rebellion, a wasted life, and a father’s love has been the source of inspiration for many lessons through the centuries.”
- 10. Inheritance (15:11-12)The olderson would get a double portion, the younger would get one-third.
- 11. InheritanceUnder normal circumstanceswhen will a son inherit his portion of his father’s wealth?Answer: When the father is dead.
- 12. He Wasted HisWealth“He yearned for the spurious liberty of a land where he would be wholly independent of his father. Thus the sinful soul seeks to escape from the authority of God.”
- 13. Riotous Living (15:13)Luke15:13Proverbs 29:3, “Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.”Riotous: “One who by manner of life destroys himself.” It describes wild and disorderly living. It literally means “incurable.”
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- 15. Son Returns Home(15:17-20)
- 16. Welcomes Him BackHome(15:21-22)
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- 19. Lessons for Father’sDay1. We teach values to our children every day. Therefore, be wise in word and deed. Our children are listening/watching.2. Fathers are responsible for raising their children in the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). However, children make their own way. 3. Remember that redemption is a process.4. Forgiveness is complete.
- 20. Lessons for Father’sDayJob 1:4-5Pray for your children. Show them and lead them to be righteous. Some may not see it until they are older.God never gives up on us but he lets us live the consequences we have chosen. We must do the same.