Oct 7, 2026 · 11 min · 5 segments
# Luke 15:20-24 New Living Translation **20** “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son…
Mary SpencerHost
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.
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.' But his father said to the servants, 'Quick, bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him.
Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet, and kill the calf we have been fattening.
We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life.
He was lost, but now he is found.' So the party began." This time, as you listen, listen for a word or phrase that stands out for you.
What might God be offering you through these words? "So the son returned home to his father.
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.
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.' But his father said to the servants, 'Quick, bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him.
Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet, and kill the calf we have been fattening.
We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life.
He was lost, but now he is found.' So the party began." I invite you to spend a few moments reflecting on that word or phrase.
What might God be offering you today in this moment? [gentle music] I will read the passage for a third and final time.
What's the Lord inviting you to know, to do, or to become today? So the son returned home to his father.
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
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." But his father said to the servants, "Quick, bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him.
Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet, and kill the calf we have been fattening.
We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life.
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.
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.' But his father said to the servants, 'Quick, bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him.
Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet, and kill the calf we have been fattening.
We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life.
He was lost, but now he is found.' So the party began." This time, as you listen, listen for a word or phrase that stands out for you.
What might God be offering you through these words? "So the son returned home to his father.
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.
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.' But his father said to the servants, 'Quick, bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him.
Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet, and kill the calf we have been fattening.
We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life.
He was lost, but now he is found.' So the party began." I invite you to spend a few moments reflecting on that word or phrase.
What might God be offering you today in this moment? [gentle music] I will read the passage for a third and final time.
What's the Lord inviting you to know, to do, or to become today? So the son returned home to his father.
Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.
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." But his father said to the servants, "Quick, bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him.
Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet, and kill the calf we have been fattening.
We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life.
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