Ivy Church

Why did Jesus tell the story of the Prodigal Son? Because religious people were complaining about grace. In this message, Anthony Delaney explores the first half of Jesus’ famous parable in Luke 15 — the story of the younger son who leaves home, wastes everything, and ends up lost in a far country. It’s a story about rebellion, brokenness, and the consequences of trying to live life without the Father. But more than that, it’s a story about the shocking grace of God — a Father who watches, waits, and runs to welcome His children home. In this talk you’ll discover: • Why sin promises freedom but ultimately leads to emptiness • The moment the prodigal “comes to his senses” • What true repentance really looks like • Why the Father runs before the son can finish his speech • The meaning behind the robe, the ring, and the sandals Jesus reveals a God who doesn’t lock the door on those who fail — but runs to embrace them. The son expected rejection. Instead, he found restoration. The Father is still watching the roa