My Favorite Bible Story

Enjoying the Journey

Scott Pauley

Christianity, Business, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Non-profit, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 11 May 2023

⏱️ 10 minutes

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(Luke 15:11-24) Do you have a favorite Bible story? As we dive into the story of the prodigal son, we find one of the saddest beginnings and most joyous endings. No matter how far you think you have gone from the Lord, He is running toward you if only you’ll turn toward Him. (07112230511) Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/.Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org.Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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0:00.0	Few stories reveal the heart of God for sinners, like the triplet of parables found in Luke 15.
0:13.0	With the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, we see God's heart to bring sinners home to himself.
0:22.3	And to demonstrate his great love for sinners, God gave up His Son, Jesus Christ, so that
0:28.1	you and I could become His sons and daughters by faith.
0:32.7	Let's join Scott Pauli now as we study Luke 15.
0:44.0	Do you have a favorite Bible story?
0:47.7	I had a teacher in college that used to say his favorite part of the Bible was whichever part he was reading at the time.
0:49.7	That's a pretty good answer because all scripture is given by inspiration of God and
0:53.9	is profitable.
0:55.4	And yet, there are certain portions of scripture that just resonate with us.
0:59.7	Maybe it's because of the way God used them in our life at a particular time,
1:03.7	or the way we return to them again and again and find help.
1:08.2	But for whatever reason, there are certain portions that become our favorite.
1:13.0	I've told you before that my favorite book of the Bible is the book of Philippians, this book of
1:18.2	Christian joy, teaching us to enjoy the journey with the Lord Jesus. Well, today we have come to
1:24.7	my favorite Bible story, and it is found in Luke chapter number 15.
1:29.6	It is the story that is very often referred to as the story of the prodigal son.
1:34.6	It's the lost boy.
1:36.6	And remember now, it is the climax of this parable Jesus is giving.
1:42.4	Because he begins with the lost sheep, then he moves to the lost coin,
1:46.2	now he comes to the lost son.
1:48.4	Do you see the way it intensifies?
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