The Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector

SERMON OUTLINE/NOTES

“The Parables of the Persistent Widow and the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Part 2”
Luke 18:1-14
Introduction

· What Belongs to Prayer that is Acceptable to God? – Two Elements (Persevering Faith and a Humble Heart)

I. The Parable of the Persistent Widow (vs. 1-8)

A. The Unjust Judge (v. 2)

B. The Persistent Widow (v. 3)

C.  Persevering Faith Answered (vs. 4-8a)

D.  Will Jesus Find Faith When He Comes Again?

II. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
(vs. 9-14a)
A. Two Men (vs. 9-10)

B. Two Prayers (vs. 11-13)

C. Two Results (v. 14a)

III. Conclusion and Application (v. 14b)

· God Hears the Prayer that is prayed with Persevering Faith and with a Humble Heart

Heidelberg Catechism #117