The lost sheep
The lost coin
The lost son

I. vv. 11-16 The rebellion of the lost son
A. vv. 13 he was wasteful
B. vv. 14 he was want
C. vv. 15 he was at work
D. vv. 16 he was without

II. vv. 17-19 The repentance of the lost son
A. vv. 17-18 he looked within
Acts 14:15-17
Acts 17:24-28
Romans 2:4-8
B. vv. 19 he lacked worth

III. vv. 20-24 The rejoicing over the lost son
A. vv. 20-21 the reconciliation
Deuteronomy 21:18-21
B. vv. 22 the request
1. robe
2. ring
3. shoes
C. vv. 23-24 The restoration

IV. vv. 25-32 The reproach over the lost son
A. vv. 25-27 His brother’s attention
2 Corinthians 7:1
B. vv. 28-30 his brother’s attitude
C. vv. 31-32 his brother’s adjustment