In Enduring Wisdom, Dr. Michael Youssef preaches boldly and verse by verse through Luke chapters 12 to 17, proclaiming the uncompromising truth of Jesus Christ. In this 18-part series, Dr. Youssef confronts today’s cultural rebellion with the eternal authority of God’s Word—calling believers to fear God, not man; to repent of sin; to stand for righteousness; and to live in readiness for Christ’s return. With urgency and clarity, he addresses pride, false teaching, moral compromise, and spiritual complacency. Each message calls the Church to intercede for the lost, submit to Christ’s Lordship, and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit—grounded in the inerrant truth of Scripture.

In this defining message from Luke 15, Dr. Michael Youssef shifts the focus from the prodigal to the heart of the Father. Jesus reveals a holy yet compassionate God whose love is patient, costly, and redemptive. The Father allows rebellion, waits in grief, and runs in mercy when repentance comes. This is not weak love—it is sacrificial love fulfilled at the cross, where God humiliated Himself to redeem sinners. Whether rebellion is open or hidden behind religion, the call is the same: repent and come home. This episode urges believers to trust the inerrant Word, honor the Father’s holiness, and intercede for those in the far country, knowing the Father still waits with arms open.