Podcasts about Luke 15

In Luke 15, Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son shows us what grace really looks like. The younger son demands his inheritance early, squanders it in wild living, and ends up broke, starving, and feeding pigs—until “he comes to himself” and remembers his father's goodness. When he heads home, the father runs to meet him, embracing him before he can even finish his apology. That's the picture of God's love—extravagant, undeserved, and full of joy. But the older brother, who's stayed home and done everything “right,” grows bitter when grace is shown to someone who doesn't deserve it. The father reminds him, “This brother of yours was lost and is found,” calling him back into the same grace. Both sons are lost in their own way—one in rebellion, the other in resentment—but the father's love reaches for them both. We've all been the prodigal at some point, and the good news is that the Father still runs to meet us and says, “Welcome home.”Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015%3A11-32&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

Greg Morse | The unspoken grace in the parable of the prodigal son is that the Father receives a lost son with joy because he sent another Son to bring him home.

God is pursuing us

Luke 15-17

In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of the lost son—or really, the lost sons—to show us the depth of the Father's love. The younger son rebels, squanders everything, and hits rock bottom before “coming to himself” and returning home, only to be met by a father who runs to embrace him—a shocking act of love and grace in that culture. The older brother, though outwardly obedient, reveals a hardened heart, resenting his father's mercy and refusing to join the celebration. Both sons are lost in different ways: one through rebellion, the other through pride. Yet the father's love reaches out to both, calling them home. That's the heart of God—He runs toward the prodigal and gently invites the self-righteous back into joy. His grace welcomes, restores, and unites us, reminding us that the lost aren't just God's children—they're our brothers and sisters too.Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015%3A11-32&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

In Luke 15, Jesus tells another “parable of lost things”—this time about a woman who loses one of her ten silver coins and searches tirelessly until she finds it, rejoicing when she does. The coin likely represented something deeply personal and valuable, perhaps part of her marriage dowry or future security, making its loss more than just financial. Through this story, Jesus shows us God's heart for the lost: every single person matters, and heaven rejoices when even one sinner repents. Just as the woman lights a lamp and sweeps the house until her treasure is found, God never stops searching for us. We're reminded not to forget what it felt like to be lost, nor to lose the joy of being found. The gospel isn't a test of goodness—it's a rescue story of relentless grace, where God celebrates every soul that comes home.Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015%3A%208-10&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

Daily Morning Prayer and The Litany (10/29/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalm 139-141; Ecclesiasticus 10; Luke 15; Metrical Psalm 18:25-3125,26 Thou suit'st, O Lord, thy righteous ways to various paths of human kind; with thee shall wondrous mercy find. They, who for mercy merit praise, Thou to the just shalt justice show, the pure thy purity shah see; Such as perversely choose to go, shall meet with due returns from thee. 27,28 That he the humble soul will save, and crush the haughty's boasted might, In me the Lord an instance gave, whose darkness he has turned to light. 29 On his firm succor I relyed, and did o'er num'rous foes prevail; Nor feared, whilst he was on my side, the best defended walls to scale. 30 For God's designs shall still succeed his word will bear the utmost test: He's a strong shield to all that need, and on his sure protection rest. 31 Who then deserves to be adored, but God on whom my hopes depend? Or who, except the mighty Lord, can with resistless pow'r defend?To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/

Daily Morning Prayer and The Litany (10/29/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalm 139-141; Ecclesiasticus 10; Luke 15; Metrical Psalm 18:25-3125,26 Thou suit'st, O Lord, thy righteous ways to various paths of human kind; with thee shall wondrous mercy find. They, who for mercy merit praise, Thou to the just shalt justice show, the pure thy purity shah see; Such as perversely choose to go, shall meet with due returns from thee. 27,28 That he the humble soul will save, and crush the haughty's boasted might, In me the Lord an instance gave, whose darkness he has turned to light. 29 On his firm succor I relyed, and did o'er num'rous foes prevail; Nor feared, whilst he was on my side, the best defended walls to scale. 30 For God's designs shall still succeed his word will bear the utmost test: He's a strong shield to all that need, and on his sure protection rest. 31 Who then deserves to be adored, but God on whom my hopes depend? Or who, except the mighty Lord, can with resistless pow'r defend?To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/

Luke 15 opens heaven's heart, showing us God's relentless love through stories of lost things — a sheep, a coin, and two sons. When the Pharisees grumbled that Jesus “welcomes sinners and eats with them,” they missed the point: sharing a meal meant sharing life, and Jesus was declaring that the lost mattered to God. In the parable, the shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to search for the one that's gone astray, reminding us that God's math is mercy — every single soul matters. Each of us has been that one sheep, carried home on the shoulders of grace, and as followers of the Good Shepherd, we're called to love as He loves — to go after the lost, to welcome the broken, and to rejoice when grace brings someone home.Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015%3A%201-7&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

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Luke 15 opens with two audiences: “tax collectors and sinners” drawing near to hear Jesus, and Pharisees/Scribes complaining that He receives and eats with them. Jesus answers with the parable of the lost sheep to show God's initiating grace: the Shepherd leaves the ninety-nine, seeks until He finds the one, places it on His shoulders, and calls for rejoicing. Heaven celebrates one sinner who repents. The main claim: salvation is the Shepherd's work from start to finish—He seeks, finds, carries, and keeps. Key Points 1. Context (vv.1–2): Two postures—those who listen vs. those who grumble. The gospel is demonstrated, not defended. 2. The Parable (vv.3–7): • Losing & Leaving: Strategic reallocation—leave the 99 to seek the 1. • Seeking “Until”: Persevering grace; God moves first (initiating grace). • Finding & Carrying: The Shepherd bears the full weight; assurance rests on His shoulders, not our performance. • Rejoicing: Heaven's culture is joy over repentance; the church should mirror it. 3. Theology of Salvation: Salvation belongs to the Lord; we don't add to Christ's finished work. Repentance is ongoing—turning from sin to God as a pattern, not a one-time checkbox. 4. Mission Application: Evangelism is normal kingdom work. Measure success by heaven's joy, not comfort or numbers. Practices for the Week • Name Your One: Identify a person, pray for them daily, and make one concrete touchpoint (coffee, meal, invitation). • Schedule “Leave the 99” Blocks: Carve out two weeks with intentional “seek” time (neighborhood prayer walks, workplace prayer, hospital/nursing-home visits, coffee-shop conversations). • Host a “Luke 15 Table”: Once a month, open your home for a simple meal and honest discussion through Luke 15; create a safe place for questions. • Follow-Up Culture: Pair celebration with discipleship—meet, read Scripture together, and support new believers. Scriptures Luke 15:1–7; Luke 19:10; John 10; Ezekiel 34; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 23; Psalm 100:3; Zephaniah 3:17; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; Romans 10:13.

God's grace reaches both the wayward and the self-righteous. This well-known parable from Luke 15 isn't just about the prodigal son, but about the loving Father. The sermon unpacks how we wander through self-centeredness and self-sufficiency, how repentance brings restoration, and how the Father rejoices when His children return home.

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Jesus came to seek and save sinners, and every soul matters deeply to Him. In this message, we walk through the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, being reminded of our calling to shine as lights in a dark world and to carry God's heart for the lost. Let's do whatever it takes to reach one more soul!   Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant

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"Luke 15 includes three parables about lost things—a sheep, a coin, and a son. What do these parables reveal about God's heart? What do you think Jesus is showing us through the older brother's attitude in the Prodigal Son story? What does that Luke 16 teach us about eternity—and how should it shape the way we live now? In today's episode, Christy Chermak, Director of Watermark Health, talks with Watermark member Leonard Bagdanov and talk through the parables found in Luke 15-16. You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665 Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources! https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df"

The Red Letter Challenge is Northwest Christian School's annual invitation to join Mr. Brown in reading through the the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) over three months, one chapter per day.For 2025, the Red Letter Challenge is themed for video games and the incentives are rooted in video game fun!Via the Off the Page Book Club podcast, students can enjoy Mr. Brown reading that day's chapter to them!For more information, please follow this link:  RedLetterChallenge.org

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We will journey through some of the most powerful short stories ever told–stories that have shaped Christian faith for centuries. These are not just simple moral lessons. These are Kingdom revelations. With simple images– a tree, a lost coin, a house being built– Jesus opens our eyes to the beauty of God's heart, our need for salvation, and what it means to live in His Kingdom under His reign. The parables are how Jesus invites us in. They are windows into the heart of God and mirrors revealing our own. They confront us, comfort us, and ultimately call us to respond to the good news that God's Kingdom has drawn near in Jesus.This week, Pastor Warren Williams teaches out of Luke 15:11-32.WEBSITETo learn more about Redemption Tempe, find ways to get involved,  or opportunities to serve, visit our website: https://tempe.redemptionaz.com.OUR APPDownload our app redtem.in/tempeappOR text "tempe app" to 77977STAY CONNECTEDFacebook:    / redemptiontempe.  .Twitter:    / redemptiontem  Instagram:    / redemptiontempe..  .GIVINGEverything we have is a gift from the Lord because He owns it all. Therefore giving should be a priority for us who have received all we have. Giving cheerfully, sacrificially, and consistently is a part of our worship.Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/redemptiontempe

The Two Lost Sons of a Prodigal Father (Luke 15:11-32) [Part 3 of 3] by Edgington EPC

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, The older brother did everything right… and still ended up lost. This message from Luke 15 invites us to trade resentment for gratitude and see life through the eyes of grace: in full color.

A verse by verse study through the book of Luke with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. https://www.calvaryclayton.com

#12 | "Outcasts and Pharisees" | Luke 15 | Josh Young

Program for 10/14/25 SAS Chapel: Luke 15

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Did you know that there are two ways to be lost but only one way to be found? In the parable of the Prodigal Son, it's actually both the younger brother and the older brother who are lost. One is lost to rebellion and one to self-righteousness, but both are equally lost. Doing all of the right things for the wrong reasons is equally as damning as living as a profligate. But the one way to be found is the same for both: God's mercy and grace through Jesus Christ the ultimate older brother. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on October 12, 2025.

The Lost Parables | Week 3 | Luke 15:11-32 by Refuge Community Church

Exposition of Luke 15:11-32

Oct. 12, 2025 - The Heart of the Father (Luke 15:11-32) - Barry Smith - cpcspokane.org

Your Daily Prayer

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are once again answering one of your questions. In regard to the prodigal son, why did his father tell his brother about the prodigal having died and come back to life, if the story Jesus told about the prodigal does not support

Ep 45 - Series: Identity Unlocked - Pt 1About This Series: This is Part 1 of our "Identity Unlocked" series. Over the next few episodes, we'll dive deep into what sonship really means, how to walk in it daily, and how to recognize when you're slipping back into orphan or slave thinking.About This Episode: Most Christians know the phrase "identity in Christ," but few actually walk in it. If you've been stuck in the same patterns of behavior despite trying everything to change, the problem isn't your effort—it's your identity.In this episode, we expose the two false identities that war against believers: the orphan mindset and the slave mindset. Using the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, we reveal how these hidden operating systems drive your decisions, sabotage your blessings, and keep you from living in the freedom Christ died to give you.You'll discover: ✓ Why behavior modification never works without identity transformation ✓ The signs you're living with an orphan or slave mindset ✓ How these false identities make you forfeit your God-given inheritance ✓ What it truly means to be a son or daughter of God ✓ How to break free from religious performance and strivingThis isn't about trying harder—it's about believing who God says you are.Turn this episode into real change: The Kingdom Shift newsletter gives you one specific way to apply this week's Kingdom truth. Weekly delivery. 4-minute read. One simple action step included. Join at https://tekoaproject.com/newsletter/Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: The Identity Crisis No One Talks About1:06 - Why Identity Drives Every Decision You Make6:35 - What Is Identity? Your Internal Operating System12:17 - The Two False Identities Warring Against Believers18:02 - The Orphan Mindset: Never Feeling Worthy of Love30:47 - Signs You're Living with an Orphan Spirit42:30 - The Slave Mindset: Trying to Earn God's Love54:04 - Romans 8: You Have NOT Received a Spirit of Slavery1:00:42 - The Hidden Cost of Living in the Wrong Identity1:05:43 - The Father Will Never Validate Your Lies

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The Two Sons: Luke 15:1-32 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Church

The Lost Parables | Week 2 | Luke 15:8-10 by Refuge Community Church

The Two Lost Sons of a Prodigal Father (Luke 15:11-32) [Part 2/3] by Edgington EPC

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Zechariah 13-14; Psalm 147; Luke 15 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible, where we journey through the Scriptures together each day, warming our hearts by the fire of God's love. In today's episode, we mark the 275th day of our journey as Hunter, your host and Bible reading coach, guides us through Zechariah chapters 13 and 14, Psalm 147, and Luke 15. Today's reading brings us messages of hope, restoration, and the unyielding pursuit of God's love. We hear of God's promise to cleanse and restore His people in Zechariah, the healing power and compassion of the Lord in Psalm 147, and, in Luke 15, the unforgettable parable of the prodigal son—a moving reminder that God is a Good Father and Shepherd who finds and welcomes the lost, whether they are far away or standing just outside the door. Through prayer, reflection, and devotion, this episode centers on the theme that no matter where we find ourselves—lost in weakness, pride, or longing—God's heart is always for us, inviting us to come home and join the celebration of redemption. So settle in as we open the Scriptures, discover fresh encouragement, and remember above all: you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Boys coming home. Both lost. Both slaves. One to his lusts and appetites, one to his pride. But God has a way of finding lost things. Just before this story, Jesus tells a parable of a lost sheep. He says God is like a good shepherd who finds lost sheep, brings them home on his shoulders, calls his friends together, throws a party because what was lost has now been found. And that's what we see with the younger brother. We're told he came to his senses—he saw something in his father, even from a long distance away, and so he comes home. But the good father, the good shepherd, still has some work to do. There's one lost sheep still to go. The older brother. He's lost too—not in his lusts and appetites, but in pride. Pride has drawn him to a distant land, far from his father's heart. And unlike his younger brother, he hasn't come to his senses yet. He's still lost. Of all the ways to be lost, this is perhaps the most tragic. And in the Father's words, we hear his broken and pleading heart: My dear son, all I have is yours. Come to your senses. My heart overflows for you. Don't let pride stand in the way, blinding you from your home and my heart. I'm standing right in front of you. God is a good father and a good shepherd, and he's always pursuing our hearts. You might come to your senses and see him from far off, or you might find him standing outside your own home. Either way, he's a good father, a good shepherd. He won't stop until he's found what he's looking for—until we are fully alive and come to join him in the party. So see your good father today. See the good shepherd today. See how he's always pursuing your heart—even today. He always has these words for you: My dear son, my dear daughter, all I have is yours. So come, let's join the party. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 15:20, David Platt praises God for His seeking love toward us.Listen to our newest podcast, Everyday Radical!Explore more content from Radical.

Step Five of the 12 Steps invites us to admit to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. This may be one of the hardest invitations of the journey. It’s tempting to think: Can’t I just admit my sins to God? Isn’t that enough? But Scripture reminds us that healing happens in community. James 5:16 says: “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” And Proverbs 28:13 tells us: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Confession isn’t about punishment — it’s about grace. And there is something deeply healing that happens when we bring our hidden struggles into the light with the witness of another person who can remind us of God’s mercy. In today’s meditation, we’ll step into the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:17–24. We’ll imagine what it feels like to come home after making a wreck of our lives, and to be embraced by a Father who runs toward us with compassion and joy. This meditation is an invitation to pause with God and ask: What am I keeping hidden? What holds me back from confession? Who might be a trustworthy person I can talk with? Most of all, it’s a reminder that God already knows the whole story — and He is eager to meet us with mercy. When we finally come home, we discover grace waiting for us. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s step into this meditation together. Helpful Links:Download your FREE Rooted and Grounded: Scripture Meditations for Every Step of the Journey companion journal here.This journal includes:• All the Scriptures for this series• Weekly reflection prompts• Space to record what God is revealing to you Here are some additional helpful links: You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here. Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com. Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here. Meditation Scripture: Luke 15:17–24 (NLT) 17 “When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will go home to my father and say, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, 19 and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant.”’ 20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. 21 His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.’ 22 “But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. 23 And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, 24 for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Will God pursue even the self-righteous? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 15:1–32 to show the Father entreating those who resist his mercy.