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Lesson 24 Chapter 22

When You Have Drifted From God: Heartbreak Highway

Read Luke 15:11-24

The parable of the prodigal son reveals an amazing ten-step pattern of repentance that occurs when a person drifts away from God.

Step #1: Rebellion against the Father. (Luke 15:11-12)

What was the proof that the son was in rebellion against his father?

How was this an indicator that he would be leaving the house?

Discuss the meaning of the statement: "We always rebel on the inside before it shows on the outside."

Step #2: Rejection of the Father’s presence. (Luke 15:13)

When the son left home, why didn't the father chase him down the road, begging him to return?

Why is it important to "let go" of a rebellious person?

Step #3: Removal of the Father’s provision. (Luke 15:14)

Why is the removal of God's provision an important step in bringing a person to repentance?

Step #4: Realignment with the wrong fellowship. (Luke 15:15)

If people don't have the right fellowship, why do they seek after wrong fellowship?

Step #5: Realization of his true condition. (Luke 15:17)

Why was it necessary for the prodigal son to experience the pigpen before came to his senses?

Step #6: Repentance in his heart. (Luke 15:18-19)

How do we know the son truly repented?

Step #7: Returning to his father. (Luke 15:20)

Describe what the son probably thought as he traveled back home.

Step #8: Reconciliation with the father. (Luke 15:20)

Why did the father run to greet his son when he returned, but didn't run after him when he left?

Step #9: Restoration of the son’s privileges. (Luke 15:21-22)

What was the significance of the father giving him the ring and robe?

Step #10: Rejoicing in the father’s house. (Luke 15:23-24)

Why can rejoicing take place only after repentance and reconciliation?