I. The licentiousness of the prodigal. (Luke 15:11-16)
A. Rebels are often materialistic. (15:12)
B. Rebels generally hate others, even those who love them. (15:12)
C. Rebels often live riotous lives. (15:13)
D. Rebels often end up living in poverty. (15:14-16)
II. The legalism of the older brother. (Luke 15:25-30)
A. Subtle rebels are self-centered. (15:25-28a)
B. Subtle rebels tend to hate obvious rebels. (15:28a)
C. Subtle rebels serve with selfish motives. (15:28b029)
D. Subtle rebels are arrogant about their holiness. (15:30)
III. The love of the Father. (Luke 15:17-24; 28b-32)
A. The father, thought despised, lovingly provided for both sons. (15:12b)
B. The father was anticipating the opportunity to forgive the prodigal. (15:20b-24)
C. The father confronted the evil of the older brother in order to bring him to repentance. (15:28b, 31-32)
D. The father rejoiced, and exhorted others to rejoice when true repentance occurred. (15:22-24, 3-10)