Part 4-6 The Pharisee & the Tax Collector, Luke 18:9-14, Parables of Jesus 5/88

2 Aug 2026

Part 4-6 The Pharisee & the Tax Collector

Luke 18:9-14

Joel Than

Who are we trying to impress?

Jesus confronts pride and self-righteousness, revealing that true righteousness comes not through performance, but through humility, repentance, and dependence on God’s mercy and grace.

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About this series

In the Parables of Jesus, we explore six memorable stories Jesus told to teach spiritual truths.

These parables still speak to us today. They challenge us to examine our priorities, relationships, and response to God.

Through stories about treasure, forgiveness, relating to the Father, humility, and our eternal destiny, we discover more about God’s character and His kingdom, and His heart for people.

As we journey through these parables together, may we allow them to transform the way we live each day.

• Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44-46)
• The Ungrateful Servant (Matthew 18:21-34)
• The Lost Son (Luke 15:1-2, 11-32)
• The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)
• The True Neighbour (Luke 10:25-37)
• The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)