2. How He Departed
Desire
Demand - Verse 12
Departure - Verse 13
Dissipation - Verse 13
Destitution - Verse 14
Degradation - Verse 16
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3. How He Returned
Recognition and
Reflection
The most difficult step in
the return
"I Have Sinned" only
Realization - Verse 16 appears 19 times
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4. How He Returned
Realization coupled with
Godly Sorrow
Luke 13:3, 5
True repentance is still
Repentance - Verse 18 needed today
Realization - Verse 16
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5. How He Returned
A return followed
A changed mind led to a
changed way
Returning - Verse 20 Return exhibited "Fruits of
Repentance - Verse 18 Repentance"
Realization - Verse 16
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6. How He Returned
Complete submission to
the Father's will
Resignation - Verse 21 Not an if statement
Returning - Verse 20 No excuses
Repentance - Verse 18
An expression of humility
Realization - Verse 16
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7. How He Returned
Full admission = Full
Restoration - Verse 22 restoration
Resignation - Verse 21 No probation
Returning - Verse 20 No words, "I'm going to
Repentance - Verse 18 watch you closely"
Realization - Verse 16
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8. How He Returned
Rejoicing - Verse 24 Others must share in the
Restoration - Verse 22 joy of one who comes
home
Resignation - Verse 21
Returning - Verse 20 Luke 15:9-10
Repentance - Verse 18
Realization - Verse 16
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