The Prodigal Son – The Choices That Shape Our Future | Luke 15:11–24 What choices are shaping your future? In this powerful teaching, Pastor Nadine Richmond of Bible Way Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, examines the account of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11–24 (KJV) and reveals important lessons about choices, repentance, truth, forgiveness, and returning to GOD. The Prodigal Son made choices that took him away from his father's house. But there came a moment when he recognized his condition, made a decision, and acted upon that decision. He arose and went back to his father. This message also examines the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24–27, the burden of being heavy-laden, and the importance of receiving the yoke of GOD—the Spirit of the LORD and the Word of GOD. Pastor Richmond also uses a scene from the movie The Matrix as an analogy for spiritual awakening. People can live in bondage without realizing that they are in bondage. What happens when we finally recognize the truth? And what happens when we receive truth but then choose to return to the very things from which GOD delivered us? The warning from 2 Peter 2:22 (KJV) is powerful: the dog returns to his own vomit, and the washed sow returns to her wallowing in the mire. The message also examines repentance and forgiveness, reminding us that GOD calls us to turn from our ways and return to Him. Revelation 3:5 (KJV) provides a sobering warning concerning the Book of Life. This is a message about recognizing your condition, making the right decision, acting on that decision, and refusing to turn back. Scriptures discussed include: Luke 15:11–24 Mark 7:24–27 Matthew 11:28–30 Acts 3:19 John 8:32 2 Peter 2:22 Ephesians 5:14 Revelation 3:5 Watch this message to the end and prayerfully consider: Where are your choices taking you? Pastor Nadine Richmond Bible Way Church 174 Randolph Road Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830