May 5, 2024 - The Lies We Live By; Real Faith Never Falters

Sermon Notes

Series: The Lies We Live By

Title: Lie #9: Real Faith Never Falters

Text: Luke 15:11-32

How the Younger Son Got It Wrong:

1. He thought the world could offer a better life than his father.
   

2. He thought he could fix it all himself.
   

3. He thought his failure changed his value in the Father's heart.

Ways the Older Son Got It Wrong:

1. He thought proximity was as vital as personification.
   

2. He thought performance was primary.
   

3. He thought the party was pointless.

The Truth: Authentic faith finds its way home to the heart of the Father.

Directions back home:

1. Trust that life in Christ is worth pursuing.
   

2. Turn back to Him ASAP when you realize you have gotten off course.
   

3. Treasure your place at the party.

Point Group Questions

Discussion Questions:

1. Describe an incident in your life when you really, really got things wrong.
   

2. Which of the 3 ways listed below that the younger son got it wrong do you most identify with and why?

   1. He thought the world could give him a better life than the one he had with the Father.
      

   2. He thought he had to fix his mistakes himself.
      

   3. He thought that his mistakes made him less valuable to the Father.
      

3. Which of the 3 ways listed below that the older son got it wrong do you most identify with and why?
   

   1. He thought proximity was as vital as personification.
      

   2. He thought performance was primary.
      

   3. He thought the party was pointless.
      

4. What are some truths from God’s Word that you regular look to as “wayfinding” guides to keep you on path?

5. What are some ways that you are leaning in to trust that life in Christ is worth pursuing?
   

6. What do you think it looks like for you to take your place at the party by being involved in what the Father is doing and what are some steps you intend to take to play your part in loving and leading like Jesus?