Prodigal God: A Series in the Gospel of Luke

Most people assume that the word prodigal means wayward or rebellious; usually because many of our English Bibles include the word prodigal in the section heading of Luke 15 to describe the youngest son in Jesus' parable.
But the word prodigal actually means extravagant or excessive and is a beautiful way to describe God's extravagant love and grace that is on full display throughout Luke's Gospel.

This fourteen-week sermon and small group series is a section-by-section study through the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing the extravagant love of God expressed through Jesus Christ.

RESOURCES

We encourage you to utilize these series resources. The content is designed to help you grow in community and individually, and also to share with others who might benefit from them.

DAILY READING PLAN

A daily reading plan through the Gospel of Luke 
Daily Reading Plan

DISCUSSION GUIDES

Discussion Guides for small groups are updated by the end of day on Friday each week and coincide with the sermon for that week.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Tyndale Commentary on Luke, by Leon Morris
NIV Application Commentary, by Darrell L. Bock
Jesus, the Universal Savior, by Ray Summers
The New International Commentary on the New Testament: Luke, by Norval Geldenhuys
Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on Luke, by David E. Garland
Luke-Acts Podcast Series, The Bible Project 

Bible Project - Luke 

Bible Project - Acts

WORSHIP

Listen to some of the worship songs that we sing on Sundays from our Spotify playlist. It's a great way to engage in worship while you drive, do chores, or exercise, and it's also a way to fill your home with truth and peace and joy.
VENTURA MISSIONARY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
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*PLEASE NOTE: Ventura Missionary Church, and our leadership (including Pastor Doug) does not endorse every idea or theological perspective in these resources; however, we have found them to be helpful resources in developing a well-rounded understanding  about our teaching series.