His Pursuit: The God Who Comes After You

This week, Pastor David opens our new series, His Pursuit, by reading out of Isaiah 61 and Luke 15 to reveal the relentless, pursuing heart of God. Jesus doesn’t wait for the lost to find Him - He goes after them. Whether it’s the wandering sheep, the missing coin, or the runaway son, Scripture shows us a Father who searches, restores, celebrates, and makes all things new. No matter how far someone has drifted, God’s grace is already on the move toward them.

1. “The Mission of Jesus” (Isaiah 61:1–3)

* Jesus came to bring good news to the broken and bound.

* God exchanges ashes for beauty, mourning for joy.

* The Father’s heart is always restoration, never rejection.

2. “A God Who Seeks” (Luke 15:1–7)

* Jesus pursues the one who wanders.

* No distance is too far for His grace to reach.

* Heaven erupts in joy when even one sinner comes home.

3. “The Joy of Finding What Was Lost” (Luke 15:8–10)

* God searches carefully and intentionally for the lost.

* His heart rejoices when the lost are restored.

* Salvation brings celebration, not shame.

4. “The Father Who Runs” (Luke 15:11–24)

* God meets repentant hearts with compassion, not condemnation.

* The Father embraces, restores, and clothes us in new identity.

* Grace welcomes us home even when we feel unworthy.

5. “Made New & Sent Out” (Psalm 103:8–12; 2 Corinthians 5:17–18)

* In Christ, the old life is gone and the new has begun.

* God’s mercy is greater than our failures.

* We are called to carry the message of reconciliation to others.