Message: A saving, restoring influence
Text: Luke 15:11-32
Father—went to both sons
Younger son—wild, reckless, wasteful
Older son—narcistic, self-righteous, unforgiving
Prostitutes—they are what they are
Employer—heartless, taking advantage of younger son’s need
Younger son’s community—heartless, couldn’t care less
Hired servants—well taken care of. Helped prepare the feast and joined in the celebration. They were happy for the younger son and the father
Older son’s friends—different than everyone else’s friends
Some roles were negative, some were neutral, some were helpful but none would/could fill the role of the father.
You are not one of many!
As Jesus is not One of many!