1.What does taking one step back to the Father look like in your life?
Luke 15:20 – “So he got up and went to his father.”
James 4:8 – “Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
2.
What does the father’s response teach us about God’s heart toward us?
Luke 15:20 – “While he was still a long way off, his father saw him… and ran to his son.”
Romans 5:8 – “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
3.
How can focusing on rules instead of relationship steal our joy?
Luke 15:28 – “The older brother became angry and refused to go in.”
John 15:15 – “I no longer call you servants… Instead, I have called you friends.”
4.
Why does helping others find Jesus bring true joy?
Luke 15:32 – “We had to celebrate… this brother of yours was dead and is alive again.”
Luke 15:7 – “There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.”
5.
What is God speaking to your heart in this season?
Psalm 139:23 – “Search me, God, and know my heart.”
Galatians 5:22 – “The fruit of the Spirit is… joy.”