December 12, 2004 Third Sunday in Advent

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WaitingforHis Arrival

• December 12, 2004 Third Sunday in Advent

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Parableof theProdigal SonLuke 1511-32

• December 12, 2004 Third Sunday in Advent

Return of the Prodigal Sonoil on canvas
262x206cm 1669 The Hermitage
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• The Lost Sons

• Both sons were lost

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Younger Son
Older Son

• Visible Outward
• Running away
• Wild living
• Poor decisions
• Noticeable

• Invisible Inward
• Jealousy
• Resentment
• Bitterness
• Anger

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The younger sons sin was evident from the start.

• The older sons sin became evident at the end.

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Who can you relate to?
Younger Son
Older Son
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Servant of the King
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Child of the King
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Martin Luther
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You Are...

• A child of God
• An heir to the throne
• A part of His family