pharisee

John lets us eavesdrop on a private conversation between Jesus and a religious leader named Nicodemus who wants to know if Jesus is the promised Messiah. Jesus confounds him by saying he cannot know unless he is born again. While Nicodemus, like many religious people, spent his time building a resume fr morality and external performance, his true problem was internal. Jesus shows us all that our only hope for new and full life is a  rebirth from above that brings a new heart. 

Jesus told the parable of two men who went to pray at the temple. 

• The Pharisee (who most people thought was good) 
  This man had too much pride and told God all of the good things he had done and how he was better than other people. 
• A tax collector (who most people thought was bad)
  This man was humble and asked God to have mercy on him because he was a sinner. 

Jesus said that the humble tax collector was right with God.

Bible verses used in this episode:

• Luke 18:9-14
• James 4:10

Outline:

1. Jesus noticed the arrogant people (Luke 18:9)
2. Jesus told a parable (Luke 18:9-14)
3. The application of humility (Luke 18:14)

Tips for teaching:

• Invite two adults to your class to act out this parable for the children
• Play this video clip depicting the two men in the parable.  Link to the clip. 
• Talk about bragging.  To emphasise this point, you can blow up a balloon (but do not tie it off).  The teacher can make some bragging statements.  After each statement, blow more hot air into the balloon.  Children can join in with their own examples.  The teacher continues to blow up the balloon more.   Eventually, the balloon will pop.  Examples of bragging might include statements like “my dress is nicer than your dress” or “You don’t know how to play the video game as good as me” or “I read my bible more than you do”.  Check first to make sure children will not be frightened by the popping balloon,  
• Adults: This teaching tip requires a concordance.  An adequate online concordance can be found here: https://biblehub.com/concordance/.  Use the concordance to look up the word “pride, proud, haughty” from the book of Proverbs and write down what these verses say about pride on a white board or whatever is available. Next, look up “humility, humble, lowly” and do the same. Discuss the fruit of pride and the fruit or blessing of humility.  What kind of world would you rather live in – one full of selfish, proud people or humble people?  Why?  Ask the follow-up question and lead the discussion, “Why is having pride of heart bad?” How does it affect our relationship with God, others and the world we live in?  Encourage the class members to consider what pride and humility lead to and produce in these three areas.

Full teaching instructions free from Mission Bible Class:

Bible Lesson:  Parable of a Pharisee & Tax Collector 

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

For questions or comments email: mary@missionbibleclass.org

As Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem, He was confronted with a question: “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” (v. 23). It was a poignant question. Of course, Jesus did not tell him this many or that many will be saved. Instead, He urged the man to “make every effort to enter through the narrow door” (v. 24). In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explains what it means for the Christian to “make every effort to enter through the narrow door” (Luke 13:24).   

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In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to be like Joshua, standing on the Lord’s promises and teaching them to the next generation. 

If you would like more insight into today’s devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon series Parenting 911: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW

Join us as Pastor Austin starts a new sermon Series on Worship.
Worship is important and take many forms. We see in todays message how the woman who washes Jesus feet worships her true Lord and is forgiven.

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50


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Simon, the Pharisee, invited Jesus to come to his house for dinner. Simon did not show Jesus the simple gestures of hospitality common for that time, like greeting him with a kiss and washing his feet. During the meal, a sinful woman came into Simon’s house and washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. She was sorry for her sins, and Jesus forgave her.

When teaching, emphasise that Jesus forgives sin.

Bible verses used in this episode:
Luke 7:36-50

Outline:

1. The invitation (Luke 7:36)
2. A woman washes Jesus’ feet (Luke 7:37-38)
3. A parable and application of love and forgiveness (Luke 7:39-50)

Tips for teaching:

• Set up the classroom with low tables and cushions.  Provide a drink and snack.  Before children sit down, wash their feet.
• A child’s craft could include making footprints.
• Children or adults could write their sins on a picture of a cross and offer a prayer of thankfulness for forgiven sins.
• Children or adults could act out this passage of scripture.

Full teaching instructions available free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson:  A Sinful Woman Washes the Feet of Jesus

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

For questions or comments email: mary@missionbibleclass.org

If we are being completely honest, I bet we've all heard once or twice in our lives Christians referred to as just a "bunch of hypocrites." Meaning, just a bunch of actors. Just a group of fake people. People who say one thing and live another. You may want to get fired up and argue that with others, however the fact is a recent study showed 72% of people outside the church believe that Christians are just a "bunch of hypocrites." Knowing that how do we make sure we aren't being that way? How can we be sure we aren't putting on masks everyday? How can we be sure we aren't just acting?  Listen as Pastor Tim dives into a series to help us answer those very questions and not end up being a "bunch of hypocrites."

The message is part of the teaching ministry of Christ the King Reformed Baptist Church in Utica, NY.  For more information about our church please visit www.kingskirk.org