Speaker: Sia Kim Pu — “The Father Who Runs Toward You”
Luke 15:11-32 (The Prodigal Son)
After traveling and ministering, one thing becomes clear: people everywhere are searching for love, identity, and belonging. The greatest need of everyone is not just success, popularity, or achievement it is knowing the Father’s heart.
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1) The Father Gives Freedom
- The son left home by his own choice.
- God does not force us to love Him.
- Many youth today walk away from God searching for fulfillment.
Verse: Luke 15:12
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2) The Father Never Stops Waiting
- The father watched every day for his son.
- Even when we fail, God’s love remains.
Verse: Luke 15:20
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3) The Father Runs Toward Broken People
- In Jewish culture, fathers did not run.
- Yet the father ran because love was greater than dignity.
- Jesus shows us what the Heavenly Father is like.
Verse: Luke 15:20
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4) The Father Restores Identity
The father gave:
- A robe (righteousness)
- A ring (authority)
- Sandals (sonship)
God doesn’t just forgive you—He restores you.
Youth Application
Many young people struggle with: - Identity
- Shame
- Anxiety
- Feeling distant from God
The answer is not trying harder. The answer is coming home to the Father.