Level: 2, Lesson: 12
Teaching the Lesson Part 2
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SALVATION BY GRACE
Luke 18:9-10

Read aloud Luke 18:9: "And he spake this PARABLE unto certain which TRUSTED IN THEMSELVES THAT THEY WERE RIGHTEOUS, and DESPISED others" (Luke 18:9).

1. What is a parable?
   It is a story that illustrates a spiritual truth.
2. Who did Jesus direct this parable to?
   Certain people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous.
3. People who trust in their own righteousness are what kind of people?
   Self-righteous.
4. People who are self-righteous always reveal an attitude towards others. According to this verse, what is that attitude?
   They despise others.

Read aloud Luke 18:10: "Two men went up into the TEMPLE TO PRAY; and one a PHARISEE, and the other a PUBLICAN" (Luke 18:10).

1. According to this verse, two people went to pray. In modern language, where did they go to pray?
   The church.
2. Who are these people?
   A Pharisee and a publican.
3. What is a Pharisee?
   A separated one.
4. What is a publican?
   A tax collector.
5. How do you feel about the IRS? In Jesus' day, the tax collector was considered a very ungodly and evil person. He worked for the Roman government and was considered a traitor by his own countrymen. He collected taxes through pressure, scheming and cheating. Tax collectors were considered wicked and evil people.

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