A Celebrating Father & Two Lost Sons (April 26, 2026)

A Celebrating Father & Two Lost Sons (April 26, 2026)

From High Pointe Church Sermons by High Pointe Church

April 27, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

This episode explores the parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on themes of repentance, forgiveness, and the dynamics of father-son relationships.

A Celebrating Father & Two Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32 1. The Lostness of the Younger Son Luke 15:11-12 Luke 15:13 Luke 15:14-16 He dishonored his Father. He asked for his inheritance before his Father's passing. He turned his back on his father and community. He wasted his inheritance on sinful living. He broke ceremonial laws 2. The Repentance of the Younger Son Luke 15:17-20 Luke 15:21 Repentance: In Koine Greek (especially in Jewish contexts), μετανοέω means: A reorientation of the whole person—mind, will, and life—back toward God. It includes: Intellectual recognition (I was wrong) Moral conviction (this is evil) Volitional turning (I will change direction) Relational return (back to God) So it is not just internal—it always moves outward . In Hebrew Word: שׁוּב (shuv): To turn, return, go back. It is used constantly in the prophets: “Return to the LORD your God” (e.g., Hosea, Joel) This is not “feel bad” language. It is: Directional language. You were… Walking away and now you turn around and come back Key Insight: Repentance is a real turning of your whole self back to God. It’s something God is drawing and calling you to—and something you must personally respond to. 3…

People in this episode

Host: High Pointe Church

Topics covered

  • repentance
  • forgiveness
  • lostness
  • spiritual return
  • father-son relationship

Keywords

  • repentance
  • forgiveness
  • lost sons
  • spirituality
  • Luke 15

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Luke 15:11-32, Hosea, Joel

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