A
SERMON OUTLINE By
Dr. James Modlish
The
Definition of A Prodigal
(Luke
15:11-21)
Intro:
Prodigal - Webster's
1828 defines a prodigal as one who squanders - money,
talent, life, testimony, etc. The word prodigal is not in
the Bible, but a term we apply to those who go the wrong
direction.
A prodigal is one who has
left
respect,
often responsibility, and righteousness. A basic heathen
is not a prodigal… he never left!
The
inevitable question is "whose fault is it?" or "where did
I go wrong." The truth of the matter is we all made
mistakes and did not always "train" as we should have
(Prov. 22:6). But there is more to it than
that.
(2
Chron. 25;1-4) - noting individual accountability.
Second Chronicles is the best book in the Bible for
studying prodigals and contrast.
I. Amaziah -
(2 Chron. 25 - Son of Joash)
An
imperfect heart leads to:
A.
Unholy affections - (Vs. 14)
B.
Lack of common sense - (Vs. 17-22)
C.
Loss of valuables (Vs. 23-24)
D.
Loss of life (Vs. 27)
- Problem
- Imperfect
Heart
(Prov. 4:23)
II. Joash -
(2 Chron. 24)
A.
Hearts and minds can be established early right here
versus (2 Chron. 36:9).
B.
Good influences are vital (Vs. 1-4). Jehoiada kept
him straight.
C.
Weak character allows bad influences (Vs.
15-18).
D.
The emphasis shifts to they (Vs.
18-19).
E.
Judgment came (Vs. 24-25).
III. Uzziah
- (2 Chron. 26 - Son of Amaziah)
A.
Keen interest in spiritual things - (Vs. 1-5).
B.
Pride was his ruination - (Vs. 16-18). Pride led him
to believe that he could by-pass God's word.
C.
Judgment - (vs. 19-21).
IV. Manasseh
- (2 Chron. 33 - Son of Hezekiah)
A.
Good parentage does not guarantee anything (Vs.
1-2)
B. He
was fixed in a direction at 12 years of age.
C.
But previous righteousness may have paid off (Vs.
10-16).
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