(Luke 15:11-24)
7 Steps to Separation from God:
V12. 1. Self will – give me my share of the estate.
V13. 2. Selfishness – squandered his wealth.
V13. 3. Separation – Distant country.
V13. 4. Sensuality – Wild living
V14. 5. Spiritual Destitution – Began to be in need.
V15. 6. Self Abasement – Hired Himself out to feed pigs.
V16. 7. Stavation – no one gave him anything.
7 Steps to Reconciliation with God:
V17. 1. Realization – Came to his senses
V18. 2. Resolution – I will set out and go back.
V19. 3. Repentance – Confession, I am no longer worthy.
V20. 4. Return – Went to his Father.
V20. 5. Reconciliation – Threw his arms around him.
V22. 6. Re – Clothing – Quick, best robe, put it on him, ring on finger, sandals on feet.
V24 7. Rejoicing – Feast, celebrate.
The ring of Reconciliation. (Luke 15:22)
Blessings are 8 jewels that mark the position of Son-ship.
8 Jewels: (Rom 5:1-18)
1. Peace – with God through Jesus Christ
2. Access – by Faith into His grace.
3. Joy – in the Hope of the Glory of God.
4. Glory – rejoice in our Sufferings.
5. Patience – Perseverance.
6. Experience – Character.
7. Hope – that does not disappoint us.
8. Love – into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.