2. Matthew 16:5,6,12 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Matthew 13:10-13
The parable of jesus
Matthew 16:5,6,12
2 Timothy 2:24-26
Matthew 13:10-13

3. Parables Exposing Self-Righteousness
What Is Self-Righteousness?
Luke 18:9 “trusted in themselves”
When Man Stops Looking To God
Romans 10:1,2
Romans 4:1-4
How Could A Man Actually Think He Could Earn Salvation?

4. Parables Exposing Self-Righteousness
The Pharisees often associated “righteousness” with their man-made traditions and their party affiliations
John 5:42-44
Jesus Used Tax Collector as Example of Righteousness - Luke 18:10-14

5. Parable of two sons used to reveal the kind of religion the pharisees espoused
Matthew 21:12,13
Matthew 21:23,25
Matthew 21:28-32
The Religion of God is more than a “talk religion” – Matthew 23:4
Which son are you like?

6. Parables exposing hypocrisy
What is a hypocrite?
Luke 11:44-47
HUPOKRITES - “an actor, stage player, a dissembler, pretender.”
Matthew 15:8 – You are in essence playing a part; your heat is somewhere else

7. Parable of the good samaritan
Where is his heart? Luke 10:25
Jesus tests the lawyer – Luke 10:28,29
Question of a man who does not want to see!
John 8:48; Luke 10:30-35 – Notice who was the hero!
Now the question – Luke 10:36,37

8. Parable of the wicked vinedressers
How would you answer the Lord?
Matthew 21:33-40
Watch out!
Matthew 21:41-44
Did they see Jesus’ point?
Matthew 21:45,46

9. Parable exposing blindness
Blind because of pride
John 9:35-41
Jesus responded to criticism - Luke 15;1,2
Luke 15:3-7
Prodigal Son – Luke 15:11-24
The Elder Son; Who does he represent? Luke 15:25:32
Parable of Great Supper – Luke 14:1-4, ,24

10. What was the end of the pharisees?
Some converted to Christ – Philippians 3:5,8
Most were lost for eternity – Matthew 21:45,46

11. Where is your heart?
IN WHAT DO YOU TRUST?