TITLE: The Other Brother

TEXT: Luke 15:25-32

PROPOSITION: The older brother was also a prodigal son.

QUESTION: How?

KEY WORD: Attitudes

SCRIPTURE READING: Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. Luke 15 – tells 3 parables – Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Prodigal Son
2. Each parable is a description of a type of lost soul
   Coin = not aware he is lost
   Sheep = aware but can't find his way home
   Prodigal = aware and knows the way home
3. Today we need to examine the 4^th type of lost soul
4. Think about the Other Brother

Angry

1. He was angry – 28
2. Angry at the wrong person
3. Expressed anger in wrong way
4. Is your anger justified? – Jonah

Childish – Pouts – Selfish

1. Would not go in – 28
2. Be childish in your humility, forgiveness, acceptance
3. Do not be a child in your behavior – 1 Corinthians 13:11
4. 1 Corinthians 14:20 – Children in malice – Mature in understanding
5. Did not want to share – It's mine and you can't have it.

Thought love can be bought

1. I worked all these years – no party – 29
2. Not bribed, bought, barter

Jealous

1. You never gave me a party – 29
2. KEY – "Never" or "Always"
3. "Never say never"

Rejoice over sin? Vs. Forgiveness

1. Spent his money with harlots – give him a party – 30
2. Forgive = let go, put behind and go on from here
3. Many claim to forgive – but do not forget

Can't rejoice

1. It was right that we should make merry – 32
2. It is always right to rejoice when one repents

Conclusion

1. Prodigal = wasteful
2. Younger son = wasted his living (inheritance)
3. Other brother – wasted his life