Week of 8.28.2022 | Day Two
Read
Luke 18:9-14
Discuss
Why did Jesus tell the parable?
Remind kids that Jesus told the parable to those who were confident in their own righteousness and looked down on others. The parable is also a reminder to us. We can have pride at times and need to listen to Jesus’ teaching on the mercy God gives.
How did the Pharisee pray?
How did the tax collector pray?
Which of the two people did Jesus say was justified(made righteous) in this situation?
What happens to the person who exalts himself above others?
What happens to the person who humbles himself?
Point out that God will justify the humble, but not the proud.
Pray
God, thank you for showing us how to live rightly through Jesus’ teachings. Forgive us for being prideful and wanting to brag about our good works. Help us to have humility, remembering all that You have done for us through Jesus! It is in His name we pray, Amen.