Our story begins with creation. God made mankind in His image and likeness, a phrase we hear often without really comprehending it. In biblical times, to say that you were made in someone’s image and likeness was to say that you were their son or daughter. Let that sink in for a moment. We were meant to be God’s sons and daughters. We were meant to be the royal heirs of God’s heavenly Kingdom. We were destined to perfectly love Him and be loved by Him for all of eternity.

This week we look at how God has continuously sought out his people after we repeatedly turn away from Him and rely on our own way. We may have heard of salvation history and don't associate that story as our own. But with the Incarnation Jesus welcomes each of us back home into the family of God. Therefore, our story is part of the greater story of God's salvation.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:11-24

CATECHISM: 55, 59, 64, 65, 457-460, 522, 762

Complete the questions below as part of a conversation in response to the recorded talk.