What Does Repentance Look Like? (Luke 15:18-20)

Luke 15 contains three parables, and the themes are repentance and joy. The third parable about the prodigal son does something different than the previous two. Instead of using the words repent and joy, we get to see repentance and joy demonstrated by the father and son. The son is never said to repent, but we get an answer to the question, "What does repentance look like?" by examining his actions. This allows us to draw out wonderful lessons about to apply to our lives.

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Sermon Lessons

00:00 Genuine repentance…
04:30 Lesson One: Seeks ____ ____________ to the Father (Luke 15:18).
06:48 Lesson Two: Takes _______________________________ (Luke 15:18, 2 Samuel 12:13 cf. 1 Samuel 13:11-12, 15:15-16).
13:20 Lesson Three: Uses the ________ “______” (Luke 15:18).
22:08 Lesson Four: Knows the sin is ______________ ______ (Genesis 39:8-9, Psalm 51:3-4).
32:10 Lesson Five: ______________ _______ consequences of sin (Luke 15:19).
39:45 Lesson Six: _________________ __ change in direction (Luke 15:20).
46:58 Lesson Seven: Gives ________ (15:15-16 cf. Luke 15:17-19).

Family Worship Guide

Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions:

Day 1: Luke 15:18, 2 Samuel 12:13 cf. 1 Samuel 13:11-12, 15:15-16—Why was the son finally willing to return to his father? What application does this have for us? What are some mistakes we make with our confessions that the son avoided?

Day 2: Genesis 39:8-9, Psalm 51:3-4, Luke 15:19—What did the son do in his confession that was worth imitating? How is the world removing the word sin from our vernacular? Why is all sin against God even when it looks like we are sinning against someone else?

Day 3: 15:15-16 cf. Luke 15:17-19—What does it mean that we can be forgiven but still have consequences? Can you provide some examples? In what ways did the son show that he was willing to accept the consequences of his sin? In what ways does repentance give hope?

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