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I. THE PRODIGAL'S SIN.

1. Discontent.

2. Departure.

3. Wilful waste.

II. HIS DESTITUTION.

1. Extreme poverty.

2. Deep degradation.

3. Woful want.

III. HIS REPENTANCE.

1. Awakening.

2. Penitence.

3. Resolution.

IV. HIS RESTORATION.

1. Return.

2. Confession.

3. Welcome.Applications:

1. Too many imitate the prodigal in his sin, but not in his repentance.

2. The Father is ever ready to meet and receive, with a kiss of affection, the returning prodigal.

3. God is exalted to have mercy. There is grace for the chief of sinners. Whosoever will, may return. Come home, prodigal!

(L. O. Thompson.)

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KJV: And he said, A certain man had two sons:

WEB: He said, "A certain man had two sons.