The Father's Love, Luke 15:11-30

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron Shamp explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing that it is not just about the younger son but also the father's love and forgiveness. He discusses the active, extravagant, and perfect nature of the father's love, illustrating how it reflects God's love for us. The sermon explores themes of repentance, the cost of forgiveness, and the perfect love of God, encouraging listeners to understand their relationship with God through the lens of this parable.

Takeaways

• The parable is about two sons, not just one.
• The father's love is the main focus of the story.
• God's love is active, extravagant, and perfect.
• The father's response to the son is one of compassion.
• Forgiveness requires absorbing the debt of sin.
• The father's honor is secondary to his love for his son.
• Extravagant forgiveness is demonstrated through the father's actions.
• Jesus' sacrifice reflects the perfect love of the Father.
• God sees us in our sin and is filled with compassion.
• We must align our understanding of God with scripture.

Chapters
00:00 Exploring the Prodigal Son: A Deeper Look
03:15 The Father as the Main Character
04:47 The Father's Active Love
20:26 Extravagant Forgiveness and Restoration
31:55 The Significance of Crucifixion in the Roman Empire
32:46 Jesus' Condescension and the Weight of Sin
33:49 The Perfect Love of the Father
35:26 Justice and Mercy at the Cross
36:46 The Scope of Forgiveness in Christ
38:27 The Assurance of Salvation
39:45 The Call to Embrace God's Love