THE STORY OF TWO SINNERS (3 OF 4)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
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The Story of Two Sinners (3 of 4)
Series: Luke’s Gospel
Scott Maze
Luke 18:9-14
Let's pause for prayer for Vancouver Mission Team. Vacation Bible School is just a week away - let's come together with energy to reach the next generation for Christ. Invite your neighbors, children in your family, and be sure your children and grandchildren are here.
The Story of two sinners is the story of two sinners praying. And here's our question: Are all prayers created equal? Anyone who is serious about Jesus will want to grow in prayer.
Today's Scripture Passage
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 ''Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.' 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.'' (Luke 18:9-14)
Jesus tells us a story because they were some people ''who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt...'' (Luke 18:9b). Today Jesus is going to tell us a story of two men, two prayers, and two destinies.
1. My Prayer Reflects My Character
Prayer is first and foremost the avenue we speak to God. Yet, prayer is also a window into your insides. If I could hear you pray, I could really know you - really know you. Prayer is where everything you are is laid out before God. Prayer is the spiritual and emotional autopsy of your soul. My prayer reveals my character.
''Two men went up into th ...
Series: Luke’s Gospel
Scott Maze
Luke 18:9-14
Let's pause for prayer for Vancouver Mission Team. Vacation Bible School is just a week away - let's come together with energy to reach the next generation for Christ. Invite your neighbors, children in your family, and be sure your children and grandchildren are here.
The Story of two sinners is the story of two sinners praying. And here's our question: Are all prayers created equal? Anyone who is serious about Jesus will want to grow in prayer.
Today's Scripture Passage
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 ''Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.' 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.'' (Luke 18:9-14)
Jesus tells us a story because they were some people ''who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt...'' (Luke 18:9b). Today Jesus is going to tell us a story of two men, two prayers, and two destinies.
1. My Prayer Reflects My Character
Prayer is first and foremost the avenue we speak to God. Yet, prayer is also a window into your insides. If I could hear you pray, I could really know you - really know you. Prayer is where everything you are is laid out before God. Prayer is the spiritual and emotional autopsy of your soul. My prayer reveals my character.
''Two men went up into th ...
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