Homeward Bound

On the Road Again

March 26, 2006
Speaker: Randal Myers

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Luke 15:11-20

Two Roads

The Road that lead away

The Road home

The Road Away (Luke 15:11-16)

What are the components of this road?

Self-centeredness

The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' - Luke 15:12

Separation

"Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off..." - Luke 15:13

Seduction

"Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country..." - Luke 15:13

When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. - James 1:13-14

Sinfulness

"Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living." - Luke 15:13

The Road Home (Luke 15:17-20)

How did he find the road?

He came to his senses.

"When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death!'" - Luke 15:17

He made a decision.

I will set out and go back to my father... - Luke 15:18

He admitted his sin with remorse.

'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.' - Luke 15:18

He was filled with humility.

'I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men.' - Luke 15:19

He began the trip.

So he got up and went to his father. - Luke 15:20

Conclusion

A final thought from Charles Hodges

"Tragedies in far countries can save souls. This is the only decency in hog pens: They can bring people to themselves.

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