• 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?