Worship Folder

Outline

Hook: What's the worst thing you've ever done? Did you get away with it?

I. THE DEATH WISH
"Theologically, Jesus is affirming that humankind in their rebellion against God really want him dead!” – Kenneth Bailey

II. THE FACE-SAVING PLAN
"One of the greatest challenges of the spiritual life is to receive God’s forgiveness.” – Henri Nouwen

III. THE GRACE CONFRONTATION
"We find rest because we are found; we make it home because someone comes to get us." - James K.A. Smith

Take-away: Thank God for his thwarting!

Resources

• Kenneth Bailey, The Cross and the Prodigal
• Tim Keller, Prodigal God
• Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son
• James K.A. Smith, On the Road with Saint Augustine