“Father Knows Best”

Luke 15:21-24
“Father Knows Best”

Breakdown of Luke 15:11-32

1. The of the Younger Son Verses 11-14
2. The from the Younger Son Verses 15-21
3. The about the Younger Son Verses 22-32

1. Godly fathers should know the best time to among their children.
Verses 11-12
“Jesus continued: There was a man who had two sons. 12) The
younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the
estate.’ So he divided his property between them.” (NIV)

2. Godly fathers should know the best time to for their children.
Verses 21-23
“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven
and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22) “But the father said to his servants, Quick! Bring the best
robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on
his feet. 23) Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast
and celebrate.” (NIV)

3. Godly fathers should know the best time to with their children.
Verses 28-32
“The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So
his father went out and pleaded with him. 29) But he answered
his father, Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you
and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me
even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.
30) But when this son of yours who has squandered your
property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened
calf for him!’ 31) “‘My son,’ the father said, you are always
with me, and everything I have is yours. 32) But we had
to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was
dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (NIV)