I am a Child of God (part 2)
June 30, 2019 • PTR Arnel aquino
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THE OLDER SON’S ATTITUDE:
_______________ – vv.26-27
So he called over one of the servants and asked, ‘What’s going on?’ 27 “The servant replied, ‘It’s your younger brother. He’s returned home and your father is throwing a party to celebrate his homecoming.’
_______________ – v.28
“The older son became angry and refused to go in and celebrate. So his father came out and pleaded with him, ‘Come and enjoy the feast with us!’
_______________ – v.30
But look at this son of yours! He comes back after wasting your wealth on prostitutes and reckless living, and here you are throwing a great feast to celebrate—for him!’
THE OLDER SON’S VIEW OF HIMSELF:
A _______________ – v.29a
“The son said, ‘Father, listen! How many years have I been working like a slave for you, performing every duty you’ve asked as a faithful son?
_______________ of his Father’s provision – v.29b
And I’ve never once disobeyed you. But you’ve never thrown a party for me because of my faithfulness. Never once have you even given me a goat that I could feast on and celebrate with my friends like he’s doing now.
THE FATHER’S VIEW OF HIS SON:
He is his _______________ – v.31
“The father said, ‘My son, you are always with me by my side. Everything I have is yours to enjoy
Close to his _______________ – v.31
“The father said, ‘My son, you are always with me by my side. Everything I have is yours to enjoy
Heir of his _______________ – v.31
“The father said, ‘My son, you are always with me by my side. Everything I have is yours to enjoy
SOMETHING TO PONDER:
When we don’t understand the depth of our relationship to God as His son, we tend to resort to negative attitude of being distant, angry and jealous.
When we understand our position as a child of God, we gain a clear perspective of who we are in Him and who He is in us, which brings us closer to Him as our Heavenly Father.
