Verse: Matthew 11:25-30; Luke 15:11-32
1. Watch out for the mindset of the older son and younger son
(Luke 15:11-32)
A. The younger son’s rebellious mindset Luke 15:11-19
a1. Property is more important than relationship v.12
a2. Self-indulgence is most desired v.13
a3. Believe in work above relationship v.19
B. The older son’s pretend-to-be-good attitude Luke 15:25-32
b1. Fear and suppressed v.29
b2. Ministry orientation v.29
b3. Comparison, accusation and debt-chaser v.29b-30
b4. Anger and hurt v.28,31-32
2. Need to have the mindset of the true father and true son
(Luke 15:12,20-24,28,31-32; Matthew 11:25-30)
A. True father’s mindset of kindness v,21-24,31-32
a1. Patience and hope v.12,20,28-29
a2. Compassion and acceptance v.20b,24,28,31
a3. Relationship orientation v,21-24,31-32
a4. Trust and knowing v.31; Matthew 11:27
B. True son’s simple mind Matthew 11:25-30
b1. Thankfulness and obedience v.25-26
b2. Acceptance and trust v.27
b3. Gentle and humble, continue to take the yoke v.28-29