We understand the father being glad the son returned home, but what father would give his son the best robe, a ring, shoes, and the huge celebration after living so rebelliously? The son didn't deserve any of this, but grace is when sinful people receive favor they don't deserve. Romans 5:20 says, "The law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace increased all the more." The son's sin increased, but the Father's grace increased more.
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Romans 5:20 says, "Where sin increased, grace increased all the more." The son's sin increased, but the Father's grace increased more.
Table of ContentsFamily Worship Guide for Where Sin Increased, Grace Increased All the MoreSermon Notes for Where Sin Increased, Grace Increased All the MoreLesson One: The son was given (Part One) a robe for honor.Lesson One: The son was given (Part Two) a ring for authority.Lesson One: The son was given (Part Three) shoes for sonship.Lesson Two: The son’s sin increased, but the Father’s grace increased more.Lesson Three: Humility makes us recipients of God’s grace.
Family Worship Guide for Where Sin Increased, Grace Increased All the More
Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions:
Day 1: Luke 15:22, Matthew 18:18, Hebrews 1:2, Romans 8:16-17, Galatians 3:29, Titus 3:7, Ephesians 1:11, John 17:22—Describe how the father addressed the servants. Why did he speak to them this way? Considering the father is a picture of God the Father in what ways does this encourage you? What does the robe signify? What about the ring? The shoes?Day 2: Luke 15:23, Psalm 40:2, 103:2, Romans 5:20—Why did the father call for a celebration? Do you think the father’s behavior toward his son looks exaggerated? Why or why not? What application does this have for us (think about us being joint heirs with Christ)? What does this mean: “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more”?Day 3: James 4:6, Hebrews 12:15, Proverbs 3:34, 1 Peter 5:5—What are trespasses; how are they different from other sins? Can we earn God’s grace? Explain your answer. What can make us recipients of God’s grace? What can cause us to forfeit God’s grace, or as Hebrews 12:15 says, fail to obtain it? Why do you think Warren Wiersbe said God’s grace, versus his love, save sinners? Do you agree or disagree?
Sermon Notes for Where Sin Increased, Grace Increased All the More
The title of this morning’s sermon is, “Where Sin Increased, Grace Increased All the More.”
On Sunday mornings we’re working our way through Luke’s gospel verse by verse and we find ourselves in the middle of the parable of the prodigal son. Please stand with me for the reading of God’s Word. We will start at verse 16…
Luke 15:17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.
In our last sermon we finished verse 21, and this morning we will pick up at verse 22.
But first notice the confession the son had planned…
Luke 15:18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.
