Tuesday, August 30, 2022

August 30 = Life of Christ #172 (Luke 18:9-14) Jesus Tells the Parable of Two Men who Prayed

Jesus Tells the Parable of Two Men who Prayed
Luke 18:9-14



  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
  • What are we to learn from the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector? What prompted Jesus to give this parable? Luke 18:9-14
  • How are grace and good works related? What is the place of good works in authentic Christian experience?
  • What group of people would be the Pharisees today?
  • Is there any reason to think the Pharisee was lying about his deeds? What use was he trying to make of them?
  • What is wrong with the Pharisee’s attitude in prayer? 
  • How does this parable complement the one on persistence? Luke 18:1-8
  • How do both demonstrate faith?
  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • When have you been like the Pharisee? Like the tax collector? What accounts for the difference?
  • Right now, considering your attitude toward others, who are you most like? 
  • How are you humble before God (Micah 6:8)?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.













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