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Title: The Rebel, The Rule-Keeper, and the Feast of Rest---00:43 - Why is Paul So Upset?02:03 - The Prodigal Son02:35 - Reading Luke 1505:50 - The Rebel's Hunger12:10 - The Rebel's Change of Heart15:21 - The Rebel's Restoration18:47 - The Rule-Keeper's Anger23:23 - So Why was Paul so Angry in Galatians?25:29 - The Father's Feast31:11 - Living by Faith in the Son of God---Luke 15:11–32Galatians 2:20–21I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose. (ESV)---In Luke 15:11–32, Jed Gillis shows how both the younger “rebel” and the older “rule-keeper” are restless in different ways. One runs after freedom and ends up empty. The other stays home and tries to control the father through performance. Both miss the father’s heart. The turning point is the father’s compassion: he covers, claims, equips, and celebrates the returning son, picturing God’s undeserved favor. Set beside Galatians 2:20–21, the message is clear: righteousness does not come through the law. We live by faith in the Son who loved us and gave himself for us. Performance, whether rebellious or religious, cannot give rest. Grace does. The invitation is to leave self-justification, come home, and share the feast of rest in the Father’s house.---Berean Bible Church is a non-denominational church in East Knoxville, TN. We are grounded in the Word, celebrating the transformative power of the Gospel. Our community thrives on worship and mutual encouragement, fostering deep connections among members. Committed to our mission, we reach out with compassion and hope, reflecting God's glory throughout our city and beyond.Learn more at berean.church.
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