Sermon Introduction –
In our gospel reading for this Sunday, Jesus tells the parable of the “prodigal son.” A son asks for his inheritance early, then quickly wastes all the money away. Much to his surprise, when the son returns to his father, the family celebrates and throws a huge party! But one person refuses to attend: his brother. Do you ever find it hard to accept grace that is given to other people? How can we find joy in grace?
Introduction to this week’s readings –
The psalm sets the tone this day: “Happy are they whose transgressions are forgiven, and whose sin is put away!” Happy are those who have “become the righteousness of God” in the merits of Christ Jesus. Happy are those for whom the forgiveness of God has “rolled away . . . the disgrace” of former times. Happy is the father at the return of his prodigal son. Happy are we that our sins are forgiven for Jesus’ sake. Rejoice!
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