THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR

THE BOOK

100

• The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, is found in the book of ____________________?
• Matthew
• Luke
• Mark
• John

LUKE

200

• What Chapter in the book of Luke is this parable found?
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 14
• Chapter 18

CHAPTER 18

300

• What are the verses found in the book of Luke?
• Verses 1-7
• Verses 2-4
• Verses 9-14
• Verses 10-13

VERSES 9-14

400

What did tax collector ask God to do for him?

• Help me
• Look away God
• Forgive him
• Try again

• Forgive him

500

What did Jesus say God’s response was to the tax collector?

• God didn’t forgive him
• God punished him
• God couldn’t look at him
• God forgave him for every bad thing he had ever done.

• God forgave him for every bad thing he had ever done.

THE TWO

100

What does the Pharisee and the tax collector parable illustrate to us today?

• Humility and self-righteousness in our prayer
• Wisdom as to how to pray to God
• Knowledge to show us how to tell God all about your accomplishment

Bonus:  THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN THIS PARIABLE ONE WAS THE PHARISEE AND The other was a :  _________________who is deprived and corrupted as a tractor to the people.

• Humility and self-righteousness in our prayer

BONUS Answer:  tax collector

200

• Who are the two men that prayed in this parable?
• The King and the angel
• The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
• The Virgin and the Sinner
• The Lamb and the goat

Bonus:  One of the prayers was a _________which is a picture of religion

• The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

BONUS ANSWER:  Pharisee

300

The tax collector stands at a distance, beating his chest and pleading for  ____________, showcasing true humility.

• Mercy
• Mark
• Miracles
• Money

MERCY

400

What did the Pharisee thank God for when he prayed?

• Money
• Food
• Clothes
• That he was better than other people

THAT HE WAS BETTER THAN OTHER PEOPLE

500

What did Jesus say God would do to people who thought they were better than everyone else?

• God will rejoice with them
• God will tell them to start again
• God will tell them they are right
•  God will Put them in their place

•  God will Put them in their place

MEANING

100

What is humility in prayer?

• Prayer that involves recognizing our limitations and dependence on Him, fostering a sincere and contrite heart.
• Prayer that reveals all your accomplishments to God for rewards.
• Prayer that stops judgement from God

PRAYER THAT INVOLVES RECOGNIZING OUR LIMITATIONS AND DEPENDENCE ON HIM, FOSTERING A SINCERE AND CONTRITE HEART.

200

What is self-righteous in our prayer?

• True righteousness comes from recognizing your need for God’s mercy.
• Thinking and praying highly of ourselves
• Handling life challenges on our own

Thinking and praying highly of ourselves

300

The Bible emphasizes humility as a vital virtue, highlighting that it involves recognizing our dependence on God and submitting to His will. It teaches that humility leads to wisdom, honor, and life, contrasting it with pride, which brings disgrace.

• True
• False
• Maybe
• Not Sure

TRUE

400

Humility is described as meekness and lowliness, reflecting a heart attitude rather than mere outward behavior.

• True
• False
• Maybe
• Not Sure

TRUE

500

The Pharisee prays with  ____________, thanking God for his own righteousness and looking down on others.

• Power
• Pride
• Purpose
• Principles

PRIDE

TAX

100

_________________________ encourages believers to humble themselves before the Lord to be exalted.

• Luke 10:14
• Mark 4:2
• James 4:10
• John 2:4

JAMES 4:10

200

Give me an Example of Humility in the Bible; there is six and you must explain the one you have chosen

The Bible provides numerous examples of humility that inspire believers.

• Moses — Despite being a great leader, Moses is described as very humble, showing his willingness to serve God and his people (Numbers 12:3).
• Jesus — He exemplified humility by washing the feet of his disciples, teaching that true leadership involves serving others (John 13:1–17).
• John the Baptist — Acknowledged his role as a forerunner to
• Jesus, emphasizing that he must decrease while Jesus increases (John 3:30).
• David — Even after being anointed king, he served King Saul faithfully, demonstrating respect and humility (Psalm 131:1).
• The Tax Collector — In Jesus' parable, he prayed humbly, contrasting with the Pharisee, illustrating the value of a humble heart in prayer (Luke 18:9–14).

EXPLAIN THE ONE OF YOUR CHOICE

300

Jesus concludes that the humble tax collector, not the self-righteous Pharisee, is _____________ before God.

• Help
• Justified
• Judgement
• Glory

JUSTIFIED

400

• The parable _____________ against self-righteousness and emphasizes that humility is essential in approaching God.
• Warns
• Promises
• Helps
• Stops

WARNS

500

What is a Pharisee?

• King
• The Good Man
• A Religious Leader
• God’s Chosen

A RELIGIOUS LEADER

RICHMAN

100

What 2 good things did the Pharisee say he did?

• He was good and faithful
• He keeps religious rules and he pays a tenth of his earnings.
• He can pray with strength and power
• He can be proud of his good works and decisions

• He keeps religious rules and he pays a tenth of his earnings.

200

What did the Pharisee thank God for when he prayed?

• Money
• Food
• Clothes
• That he was better than other people

• That he was better than other people

300

What 2 good things did the Pharisee say he did?

• He was good and faithful
• He keeps religious rules and he pays a tenth of his earnings.
• He can pray with strength and power
• He can be proud of his good work and decisions

• He keeps religious rules and he pays a tenth of his earnings.

400

What did the Pharisee say was bad about the tax collector?

• He was a holy man
• He was greedy and dishonest.
• He was honest
• He loved God

• He was greedy and dishonest.

500

How did the tax collector show he was sorry for the wrong things he had done?

• He looked up to the sky and prayed
• He looked down at the ground, and he beat his chest in sorrow and shame.
• He looked God in the eye and told Him how good he is
• He prayed with his eyes shut

• He looked down at the ground, and he beat his chest in sorrow and shame.