Ned Brown 03-08-2026 | What Are My Options? Lies I Tell Myself; Luke 15

In this teaching, the familiar story of Luke 15 is approached from a fresh and deeply introspective angle. Rather than focusing solely on the prodigal as a picture of the unbeliever, the lesson invites believers to see themselves in both sons—the wandering child who drifts toward self‑indulgence and the dutiful elder who quietly nurtures resentment. The message challenges listeners to confront the subtle lies they tell themselves about independence, entitlement, repentance, and the reluctance to embrace the Father’s grace. As the teaching reflects, “when he came to himself” becomes not just a moment in the parable but a call for honest self‑evaluation in the Christian life.

This episode explores how the Father’s compassion, joy, and readiness to restore reveal a divine generosity that believers often resist. The teaching presses into the tension between wanting to be like Jesus and resisting the cost of such transformation, echoing the confession that “there’s a part of me that wants that… and a part of me that doesn’t.” Through this lens, the parable becomes a mirror—inviting listeners to examine their own hearts, their responses to grace, and their willingness to rejoice when others return home.