What is a Parable? A story or illustration told to “ come alongside ” the teaching of truth
1. Christians are quick to be confident of their own righteousness, and look down on other people.
2. This parable shows us a great picture of the Gospel
WARNING: don ’ t let familiarity prevent you from seeing something new and significant this morning
Contrast of Characters
Pharisee
Contrast of Characters Pharisee Tax Collector
This Parable is about: How a person is justified before God
This Parable is about: How a person is declared righteous before God
Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee Tax Collector
Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee - Comparison Tax Collector
Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee - Comparison w/ others Tax Collector
Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee - Comparison Tax Collector - Mercy
“ God, have mercy on me, a sinner. ”
1. Remember the gospel, daily
2. Reach out to ALL people
1. Remember the gospel, daily 2. Reach out to ALL people 3. Rejoice in God ’ s mercy