Greg Laurie: A New Beginning The Prodigal Prophet | From Prodigal to Purpose
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Dec 31, 2025 Jonathan Laurie, a pastor at Harvest Church and son of host Greg Laurie, shares his powerful testimony of leaving and returning to faith after personal struggles. The discussion highlights the concept of multiple prodigals in the Bible, particularly framing Jonah as a prodigal prophet whose journey mirrors his own. Greg contrasts Jonah's anger at God's mercy with the expected joy of repentance and emphasizes the importance of compassion over self-righteousness. Together, they inspire listeners to embrace second chances and reach out to those in need of grace.
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Honest Scripture Strengthens Faith
- The Bible's inclusion of Jonah chapter 4 proves its honesty by showing the prophet's failure after a revival.
- Greg Laurie argues that such candid self-exposure supports Scripture's divine inspiration.
Mercy Over Judgment
- Jonah expected judgment but received mercy, revealing God's preference for repentance over retribution.
- Laurie uses the worm and the plant to illustrate how Jonah valued comfort more than lost souls.
Choose Compassion Over Comfort
- Stop prioritizing personal comfort over compassion for the lost and become available to God.
- Laurie warns believers to move from self-centered attendance to active concern for others' souls.
