Summary: To enumerate the four things GOD restored to us in the reconciliation namely, (a) honor, (b) power, (c) authority and (d) reputation.

I. EXORDIUM:

Are we reconciled and restored?

Yes. Restored to perfection. Reconciled to GOD.

Romans 5:11

Not only so, but we also rejoice and exultingly glory in God [in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received and enjoy [our] reconciliation.

II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:

Believers

III. OBJECTIVES:

To enumerate the four things GOD restored to us in the reconciliation namely, (a) honor, (b) power, (c) authority and (d) reputation.

IV. TEXT:

Luke 15:22

But the father said to his bond servants, Bring quickly the best robe (the festive robe of honor) and put it on him; and give him a ring for his hand and sandals for his feet.

V. THESIS:

Praise, worship and thank You very much LORD JESUS for You have restored to me honor, power, authority and reputation because of my reconciliation with GOD in Your Name.

VI. TITLE:

Restoration of prodigal son

VII. EXPLICATION:

A. Author: Dr. Luke, The Beloved Physician (close friend and traveling companion of Paul)

B. Audience: Theophilus (Greek means friend of GOD, a Christian)

C. Purpose: To give a connected and orderly narrative of the life of CHRIST as seen by eyewitnesses

VIII. MAIN BODY:

A. Four things restored in the prodigal son as he returned humbly to the FATHER

"But the father said to his bond servants,"

1. Robe - represents honor

"Bring quickly the best robe (the festive robe of honor) and put it on him;"

Robe or "stole" in Greek meaning:

a. long fitting gown - as a mark of dignity

b. long clothing

c. garment

Revelation 7:13-14

Then, addressing me, one of the elders [of the heavenly Sanhedrin] said, Who are these [people] clothed in the long white robes? And from where have they come?

I replied, Sir, you know. And he said to me, These are they who have come out of the great tribulation (persecution), and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

After their death in the tribulation period, there's restoration for the persecuted CHRISTians, and one of these is their honor or dignity.

Example of restoration of dignity and honor:

a. King Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel 4:36

Now at the same time my reason and understanding returned to me; and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me, and my counselors and my lords sought me out; I was reestablished in my kingdom, and still more greatness [than before] was added to me.

2. Ring - represents power and authority

"and give him a ring for his hand"

Ring or "daktulios" in Greek meaning: finger ring.

Some uses of the ring in the old testament:

a. signet - to seal something. it's used to sign something with finality and conclusion. Kings has the final say and he uses his ring to say it's final and can't be broken, a decree that was signed by the king's signet ring cannot be broken or changed.

Genesis 41:42

And Pharaoh took off his [signet] ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in [official] vestments of fine linen and put a gold chain about his neck;

Esther 8:8

Write also concerning the Jews as it pleases you in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s [signet] ring—for writing which is in the king’s name and sealed with the king’s ring no man can reverse.

b. power and authority - was wrongfully given to Haman and Haman became destructive

Esther 3:10

And the king took his signet ring from his hand [with which to seal his letters by the king’s authority] and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews’ enemy.

While ring given to the rightful person: Mordecai is constructive and helpful to the Jews (the people of GOD)

Esther 8:10

He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed it with the king’s ring and sent letters by messengers on horseback, riding on swift steeds, mules, and young dromedaries used in the king’s service, bred from the [royal] stud.

Luke 15:22

But the father said to his bond servants, Bring quickly the best robe (the festive robe of honor) and put it on him; and give him a ring for his hand and sandals for his feet.

c. wealth, prosperity and influence

James 2:2

For if a person comes into your congregation whose hands are adorned with gold rings and who is wearing splendid apparel, and also a poor [man] in shabby clothes comes in,

d. dignity and honor

Job 42:11

All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the Lord had brought upon him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

e. judgement, punishment and death penalty

Daniel 6:17

A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation might not be changed.

f. chosen

Haggai 2:23

In that day, says the Lord of hosts, will I take you, O Zerubbabel, My servant, the son of Shealtiel, says the Lord, and will make you [through the Messiah, your descendant] My signet ring; for I have chosen you [as the one with whom to renew My covenant to David’s line], says the Lord of hosts.

Romans 5:1-5

THEREFORE, SINCE we are justified (acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).

Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God.

Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance.

And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of character (approved faith and tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation.

Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.

Eight jewels in the ring of reconciliation:

a. peace - the prodigal son now has peace with the father

Romans 5:1

THEREFORE, SINCE we are justified (acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).

b. access - the prodigal son now has access to the father

Romans 5:2

Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God.

c. joy in hope - the father was joyful when he met the son, so is the son

Romans 5:2

Through Him also we have [our] access (entrance, introduction) by faith into this grace (state of God’s favor) in which we [firmly and safely] stand. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God.

d. joy in suffering - the prodigal son now fully knows all his sufferings are from his past and he knows the father will not let him suffer as their servants

Romans 5:3

Moreover [let us also be full of joy now!] let us exult and triumph in our troubles and rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient and unswerving endurance.

e. perseverance - since he knows he endured the sufferings in his life, he developed perseverance in the father's presence.

Romans 5:4

And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of character (approved faith and tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation.

f. love - he's now content to stay in the father's love

Romans 5:5

Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.

g. hope - he hoped before that the father can accept as one of their hired servants but more than that he was accepted as a son.

Romans 5:5

Such hope never disappoints or deludes or shames us, for God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to us.

h. character - his character was restored to that of the son, he will never eat the pig's meal - pods

Romans 5:4

And endurance (fortitude) develops maturity of character (approved faith and tried integrity). And character [of this sort] produces [the habit of] joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation.

3. Sandals - represents reputation in the society

"and sandals for his feet"

Shoes, sandals or "hupodema" in Greek meaning:

a. something bound under the feet

b. shoe or sandal

Acts 7:33

Then the Lord said to him, Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground and worthy of veneration.

Exodus 3:5

God said, Do not come near; put your shoes off your feet, for the place on which you stand is holy ground.

Our reputation means nothing to GOD and means nothing to us, for GOD's honor and reputation overrides it all. So we are to worship before GOD, we no longer want the reputation due us but we bestow it upon GOD. I remember King David danced before the LORD with all his might thinking no reputation of him but only GOD who is worthy to be worship and worthy to receive all reputation. David forgets that he's king and he recognizes instead the Kingship of GOD.

2 Samuel 6:14

And David danced before the Lord with all his might, clad in a linen ephod [a priest’s upper garment].

2 Samuel 6:20

Then David returned to bless his household. And [his wife] Michal daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, How glorious was the king of Israel today, who stripped himself of his kingly robes and uncovered himself in the eyes of his servants’ maids as one of the worthless fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!

IX. CONCLUSION:

GOD the FATHER will not hesitate to restore to us all of these 4 things, that we had before in His Presence: (a) honor, (b) power and authority, and (c) reputation. GOD will never delay His restoration on you at once you recognize your sins and came back to Him, He will come running to you instead with kisses and hugs.

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you.

Praise, worship and thank You very much LORD JESUS for You have restored to me honor, power, authority and reputation because of my reconciliation with GOD in Your Name.

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