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A Vanity-Laden Supplication: The Arrogant Pharisee’s Prayer

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The Parable of the Tax Collector and Pharisee’s Prayer

The Parables of Jesus, Pharisee's prayer

It’s important for a speaker to know his audience. Of any speaker, we should expect that Jesus knew how to read an audience, and we see His ability to do so displayed several times in the gospels. To introduce the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Luke reveals that Jesus knew those who were listening to Him, and adapted His teaching to best serve their needs. Luke tells us that Jesus spoke to those whho trusted in their own righteousness and despised others.

A Vanity-Laden Supplication: The Arrogant Pharisee’s Prayer

The Powerful Lesson of the Widow’s Persistent Prayer

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The Parable of the Unjust Judge & Widow’s Persistent Prayer

The Parables of Jesus, persistent prayer

Jesus spoke about prayer a lot. Several of His parables address the need to pray as well as the manner of our approach to the Father. In Luke 18, Jesus taught of a widow characterized by her persistent prayer.

The Lord seeks for us to learn from her and make application in our prayers. Luke 18:1 reads,

…He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart… (Luke 18:1).

The Powerful Lesson of the Widow’s Persistent Prayer

Remembering Sean Cavender: A Devoted Disciple Of Jesus

Sean Cavender

Sean Cavender | March 13, 1987 – July 20, 2023

“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.” (Proverbs 27:9)

I confess to knowing very little about oils and perfume. Certainly, a fragrant aroma is better and more desirable than a putrid smell. Soap and deodorant are more pleasant than the lack thereof. Beyond that, I’m not the guy to speak to about fragrance. Of course, Solomon’s purpose is not to exalt the excellence of beautiful odours – this is the lesser through which he introduces the greater – the value, the sweetness, and the delight of a close friend. 

Remembering Sean Cavender: A Devoted Disciple Of Jesus

Fruitless Faith: Cutting Down The Fig Tree

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The Parable of the Fig Tree

The Parables of Jesus, the fig tree

Some people told Jesus about a group of Galileans whom Pilate killed. Jesus’ reponse indicated those who brought it up believed they got what they deserved. He said to them:

Do you suppose these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered such things? I tell you, no, but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. (Luke 13:2-3)

Fruitless Faith: Cutting Down The Fig Tree
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