The Big Room

Breakdown of Luke 15:11-32

1. The for the Sons          Verses 11-12
2. The for the Son Verses 13-19
3. The to the Sons     Verses 20 -32

1. are vital for ‘improving the big room’ of relationships in your life.

(To acknowledge something is true or fact)

Verses 17-19

“When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! 18) I will go home to my father and say, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, 19) and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant.” (NLT)

2.   are vital for ‘improving the big room’ of relationships in your life.

(To own something as truth)

Verse 21

“His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.” (NLT)

3. are vital for ‘improving the big room’ of relationships in your life.

(To exchange ideas, thoughts and perspectives)

Verses 28-32

“The older brother was angry and wouldn’t go in. His father came out and begged him, 29) but he replied,‘All these years I’ve slaved for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to.’ And in all that time you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends. 30) Yet when this son of yours comes back after squandering your money on prostitutes, you celebrate by killing the fattened calf!’ 31) “His father said to him, ‘Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours. 32) We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!” (NLT)

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Discussion Questions:

1)  Why is it difficult to admit and confess when we wrong?

2) What hinders you from improving relationships?

3) What discussions are necessary for your family improving relationships?

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