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The parable of jesus. Matthew 16:5,6,12 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Matthew 13:10-13. Parables Exposing Self-Righteousness. What Is Self-Righteousness? Luke 18:9 “trusted in themselves” When Man Stops Looking To God Romans 10:1,2 Romans 4:1-4
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The parable of jesus Matthew 16:5,6,12 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Matthew 13:10-13
Parables Exposing Self-Righteousness • What Is Self-Righteousness? • Luke 18:9 “trusted in themselves” • When Man Stops Looking To God • Romans 10:1,2 • Romans 4:1-4 • How Could A Man Actually Think He Could Earn Salvation?
Parables Exposing Self-Righteousness • The Pharisees often associated “righteousness” with their man-made traditions and their party affiliations • John 5:42-44 • Jesus Used Tax Collector as Example of Righteousness - Luke 18:10-14
Parable of two sons used to reveal the kind of religion the pharisees espoused • Matthew 21:12,13 • Matthew 21:23,25 • Matthew 21:28-32 • The Religion of God is more than a “talk religion” – Matthew 23:4 • Which son are you like?
Parables exposing hypocrisy • What is a hypocrite? • Luke 11:44-47 • HUPOKRITES - “an actor, stage player, a dissembler, pretender.” • Matthew 15:8 – You are in essence playing a part; your heat is somewhere else
Parable of the good samaritan • Where is his heart? Luke 10:25 • Jesus tests the lawyer – Luke 10:28,29 • Question of a man who does not want to see! • John 8:48; Luke 10:30-35 – Notice who was the hero! • Now the question – Luke 10:36,37
Parable of the wicked vinedressers • How would you answer the Lord? • Matthew 21:33-40 • Watch out! • Matthew 21:41-44 • Did they see Jesus’ point? • Matthew 21:45,46
Parable exposing blindness • Blind because of pride • John 9:35-41 • Jesus responded to criticism - Luke 15;1,2 • Luke 15:3-7 • Prodigal Son – Luke 15:11-24 • The Elder Son; Who does he represent? Luke 15:25:32 • Parable of Great Supper – Luke 14:1-4, 15-18,24
What was the end of the pharisees? • Some converted to Christ – Philippians 3:5,8 • Most were lost for eternity – Matthew 21:45,46
Where is your heart? IN WHAT DO YOU TRUST?