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  QUOTE - FATTED CALF
  by Leonard Ravenhill
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Summary: The parable of the fatted calf teaches us about the importance
of forgiveness, love, and celebration in our relationships with others.

Duration: 0:23 Topics: "Ravenhill Quote", "Forgiveness", "God's Love"
Scripture References: Luke 15:22

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Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound love of the father in the
parable of the prodigal son, particularly focusing on the significance
of the fatted calf, which symbolizes the father's readiness to forgive
and celebrate the return of his wayward child. He reflects on the idea
that the father cherished the calf for years, illustrating the depth of
his love and the joy in reconciliation. Ravenhill encourages listeners
to understand the heart of God as one that eagerly awaits our return,
ready to embrace us with open arms.

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And not only that, find the fatted calf and kill it. I had a fellow, I
used to take college boys around England to train them in preaching, and
one young fellow was preaching on this one night, and he said, you know,
the heart of the father loved that boy, he kept that calf for years.
Well, obviously, you're not farmers either, but anyhow...

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Audio: https://sermonindex1.b-cdn.net/20/SID20997.mp3
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/leonard-ravenhill/quote-fatted-calf/
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