The Pharisee and the Publican
God, I thank You that I am not like other men … or even as this tax collector. Luke 18:11. (Read Luke 18:9-14.) Both these men are represented as resorting to the same place for prayer. Both came to meet with God. But what a contrast there was between them! One was full of self-praise. […]
The Unjust Judge
Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. Luke 18:4, 5. (Read Luke 18:1-8.) In this parable Christ draws a sharp contrast between the unjust judge and God. The judge, though fearing neither God nor man, […]
The Good Samaritan, Part 2
So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. Luke 10:34. In this parable Jesus presented a stranger, a neighbor, a brother in suffering, wounded and dying…. But though priests and scribes […]
The Good Samaritan, Part I
A certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25. (Read Luke 10:30-37.) With breathless attention the large congregation awaited Jesus’ answer…. But Christ, the true searcher of hearts, understood the intents and purposes of His enemies. He turned the matter over to the lawyer […]
The Older Brother
But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. Luke 15:28. Mark the points in the parable. The elder brother coming from the field, hearing the sound of rejoicing, inquires what it all means, and is told of the return of his brother, and how the […]
The Prodigal Son
A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.” So he divided to them his livelihood. Luke 15:11, 12. (Read Luke 15:11-32.) It was to answer the accusation of the scribes and Pharisees to the effect that Jesus […]
