Light + Truth The Father’s Plea
Oct 23, 2025
John Piper, a renowned pastor and author, dives into Luke 15, exploring God’s desire for a father-child relationship over mere obedience. He reveals how the father in the parable responds with love to the angry elder brother, showcasing Jesus' compassion for the lost. Piper emphasizes that God wants us to embrace our identity as sons rather than slaves, valuing intimacy over compliance. He warns believers against becoming hard-hearted and stresses the importance of true fellowship with God, urging everyone to accept grace and join the celebration.
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Father Leaves The Celebration To Entreat
- John Piper highlights that the father comes out of the party rather than angrily commanding the son to join.
- This shows God's primary posture is loving entreaty, not masterly command.
Thanksgiving Porch Tension Image
- Piper tells a common family scene of someone sulking on a porch during a celebration.
- He uses this relatable image to show why the father's non-angry response is striking.
God Appeals Rather Than Commands
- Piper contrasts commanding with entreating, stressing God prefers appeal 'for love's sake.'
- God has authority but seeks father-child intimacy rather than master-slave obedience.
