2. What is a Parable? A story or illustration told to “ come alongside ” the teaching of truth

4. 1. Christians are quick to be confident of their own righteousness, and look down on other people.

5. 2. This parable shows us a great picture of the Gospel

6. WARNING: don ’ t let familiarity prevent you from seeing something new and significant this morning

7. Contrast of Characters

8. Pharisee

9. Contrast of Characters Pharisee Tax Collector

10. This Parable is about: How a person is justified before God

11. This Parable is about: How a person is declared righteous before God

12. Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee Tax Collector

13. Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee - Comparison Tax Collector

14. Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee - Comparison w/ others Tax Collector

15. Contrast of Attempts to be Justified Pharisee - Comparison Tax Collector - Mercy

16. “ God, have mercy on me, a sinner. ”

19. 1. Remember the gospel, daily

20. 2. Reach out to ALL people

21. 1. Remember the gospel, daily 2. Reach out to ALL people 3. Rejoice in God ’ s mercy