The Heart of God
The Pursuing Father: The Gospel Hidden in Luke 15 (Luke 15:11–32)
In Luke 15:11–32, the true hero of the story emerges. The pursuing Father reveals a God whose love is greater than rebellion, shame, pride, failure, and self-righteousness.
The Older Brother: The Lost Son Who Never Left Home (Luke 15:25–32)
In Luke 15:25–32, Jesus shifts attention to the older brother and reveals that a person can remain close to religious activity while being far from the Father’s heart.
The Father Who Ran: Grace Faster Than Shame (Luke 15:20–24)
In Luke 15:20–24, Jesus reveals the heart of the Father through one of the most moving scenes in Scripture. Before shame can reach the son, grace reaches him first.
The Father Who Ran: Why the Prodigal Son Is Really About God (Luke 15:11–32)
In Luke 15:11–32, Jesus reveals the heart of God through the story of a father who pursues both a rebellious son and a self-righteous son. This parable is ultimately about the extravagant love, grace, and pursuit of the Father.