- Why did Jesus tell this parable (Luke 18:9)? What specific group of people would the Lord be rebuking with this teaching (Luke 18:10)?
- What similarities did the Pharisee and tax collector share?
- What were some of their key differences?
- List the things that the Pharisee says to God in his prayer (Luke 18:11-12). What does this prayer reveal about his character?
- List the things that the tax collector says to God in his prayer (Luke 18:13). What does this prayer reveal about his character?
- What does Jesus teach us about the humble in Luke 18:14? Why does the Lord commend small children in Luke 18:15-17?
- What practical lessons can we learn from this parable?
Parables of Jesus — The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
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