The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Practicing the Life-Giving Power of Prayer

Prayer is defined as the chief part of thankfulness (Heidelberg Catechism) and a declaration of dependence on our covenant-keeping God. We explore how prayer is not an attempt to change God's sovereign will, but a means of aligning our hearts with His purpose and earnestly asking Him to accomplish what He has already purposed.

Treasuring God's Word in Your Heart

The series begins with the Word, the ultimate authority and chief means of grace (Sola Scriptura). Personal Bible intake (reading, study, and meditation) is essential because Scripture is the only infallible rule for faith and life, equipping believers for righteousness and molding us to Christ's image by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Becoming: Spiritual Discipline Produces Maturity

The series begins with the Word, the ultimate authority and chief means of grace (Sola Scriptura). Personal Bible intake (reading, study, and meditation) is essential because Scripture is the only infallible rule for faith and life, equipping believers for righteousness and molding us to Christ's image by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

This parable highlights the nature of true righteousness, teaching that humility before God is valued more than self-righteous piety. It demonstrates that God justifies those who humbly acknowledge their sinfulness rather than those who boast of their own goodness.

Waiting for the Bridegroom

This parable serves as a vital reminder of the need for constant readiness and vigilance for the return of Christ. It stresses the importance of personal spiritual preparedness, symbolized by having enough oil, and the danger of procrastination in matters of faith.