Certain Which Trusted In Themselves

Luke 18:9-14

Theme: Jesus and Prayer

Key verse: v.27

43 verses; 868 words

Grade: 4.8

Outline:

I. The Judge and the Widow. Verses 1-8

II. The Pharisee and the Publican. Verses 9-14

III. The Lord and the Children. Verses 15-17

IV. The Ruler and his riches. Verses 18-30

V. The Saviour and His Cross. Verses 31-34

VI. The Beggar and his opportunity. Verses 35-43

Here are the PARTS that show the intent of this passage:

I. The Outset. v.9

9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

This parable’s aim.

This parable’s ambition. “certain”

This parable’s admission.

These men are self righteous.

These men despise others.

II. The Offenders. vs.10-13

Two different men. v.10

10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

The approach of self righteousness. vs.11-12

11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

The approach of a sinner’s recognition.

13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

III. The Outcomes. v.14

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

The Pharisee is someone that denies the Gospel.

The Publican is someone that demonstrates the Gospel.

They both are somewhere now.

Conclusion:

Do you trust in yourself?