Student Ministry

The Prodigal Son

Have you ever felt like you messed up too much for God to want you back? Or maybe like you have to prove yourself just to be accepted? Everyone’s carrying something. Some are running. Some are pretending. Some are just exhausted from trying to keep it all together. But Jesus told a story that flips the whole thing on its head.

We’re diving into one of Jesus’ most powerful stories in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Through a modern retelling, we’ll see that no matter where you’ve been or what you’ve done, God’s love hasn’t changed. Week One focuses on the younger brother, the one who ran, made mistakes, and believed he had gone too far. Week Two looks at the older brother, the one who stayed, did everything right, and believed he had to earn love. Both stories reveal the same truth: God’s love isn’t something you lose… and it’s not something you earn. It’s something you receive.

You’re at an age where everyone is trying to figure out where they fit, who they are, and what they’re worth. Maybe you’ve already drifted further than you ever planned, and the way back feels impossible. Or maybe you’ve done all the right things, said all the right words, and you’re quietly wondering if any of it actually counts. Either way, you’re tired. Tired of running. Tired of performing. Tired of wondering if you’re enough.

Here’s the deal: Jesus came to rescue us, restore our relationship with God, and invite us into something bigger. Living with purpose in His plan. The Father in this story isn’t waiting on the porch with a list of your failures. He’s running toward you. So, whether you’re the one who ran or the one who stayed, this series is for you. You are never too far for God to find you. Don’t miss it.