Two ways to find life in this world apart from the gospel: Pursuing life through autonomy Pursuing life through morality Life is found only in a relationship with Jesus. The gospel creates Christians who say to God… “More than anything you can do, I want you.” Two kinds of people separated from God: The Religious The Irreligious ACT ONE Irreligious people pursue life through personal autonomy ACT TWO Religious people pursue life through personal morality How can we stay centered on the gospel? Realize your need and repent of your sin. Be moved by the cost of what it took to bring you home. Two ways the unresolved ending leads us to look past the story: To long for a true and better Home To long for a true and better Elder Brother