The Prodigal God H.O.M.E. Group Campaign
The Prodigal God is a seven-week Bible Study produced by Brookfield Lutheran Church to help Christians grow to understand the heart of God toward all people. The study is based on the book "The Prodigal God" by Timothy Keller.
This Bible Study is intended to give a greater insight to the true Heart of God - to seek and save the lost. Timothy Keller's book provides the context for this journey, as it delves into the heart of Jesus' message to all of us "younger brothers" and "older brothers" in the famous parable of The Prodigal Son found in Luke 15.
Each of the seven chapters in the book make up the seven sessions of this study.
Session 1: He Welcomes Sinners starts the series by focusing on the first two parables in Luke 15 - The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin. Here we learn that God is in the business of finding lost sinners.
Session 2: Give Me My Share exposes idolatry in our lives and leads us to repent.
Session 3: He Came To Himself point out the difference between legalistic repentance and gospel repentance. It also shows how sin and selfishness destroys the faith community.
Session 4: He Refused To Go In identifies a a type of lostness rooted in the desire to achieve our own salvation.
Session 5: And He Kissed Him focuses on forgiveness, and the great expense of granting forgiveness. We learn about the sacrifical cost Jesus was willing to endure, making him our True Elder Brother.
Session 6: Everything I Have Is Yours teaches that true hope and peace comes through living the gospel in the presence of Christ.
Session 7: We Had To Celebrate focuses on the great eternal feast of God the Father at the end of time. At the costly sacrifice of Jesus Christ, an invitation is freely extended to all people.
Additional Information
A related series of sermons will be given each week from September 26 – November 7.
Pick up a copy of The Prodigal God from Brookfield Lutheran Church. One (1) book per family, $8 suggested donation.
Several groups have room for more people. Find a group that works for you and sign up in the WFLC entry. We also encourage the formation of new groups with 8-10 people.
Study booklets are available - FREE of charge - at the Information Center.