A rebellious child leaves home to pursue a wild life.

That's a familiar story.

It's also how Jesus taught a powerful lesson in one of his best-known parables.

A look at God's enduring pursuit next on leading the way.

When this boy left home, he said, give me.

Oh, but when he came to his senses, he said, make me.

When he left home, he called it independence.

He called it pleasure seeking.

But when he came to his senses, he called it sin.

He called it for what it is.

Has someone you've known gone off the rails and total rebellion to all they know is right and good?

I'm sure many of us can relate at some level.

And those who listened firsthand to Jesus telling the story of the prodigal

son also painfully related.

Hello and welcome to Leading the Way audio with local pastor and author Dr. Michael Youssef.

Today, Dr. Youssef will highlight God the father's never-ending love for his children.

This is a message called God's Enduring Pursuit.

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Now, though, here's Dr. Michael Youssef to begin his teaching time.

Today, as we continue in this series, entitled The God Who Pursues Us,

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