Episode 237: 29AD: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

A rich ruler kneels before Jesus and says "what must I do to be saved?" In this episode, we compare this encounter with the questions of Nicodemus in John 3. Jesus answers the question from an Old Testament perspective, because it was an Old Testament question...what must I do...We conclude this episode comparing Old Testament faith with New Testament faith.  Matthew 19:16-30Mark 10:17-31Luke 18:18John 3www.messagetokings.com

Jesus travels down to Judah, from Galilee, to celebrate the Feast of Dedication (or Hanukkah).  He arrives and is tested by the Pharisees with questions on marriage and divorce.  He answers these questions and proceeds to teach on consecration and the faith of a child.  Matthew 19:1-15Psalm 139:23-24Mark 10:1-16www.messagetokings.com

A pharisee and tax collector went to the temple to pray.  The pharisee, in self-righteousness, thanked God for not being like other men, that he fasted twice a week, and he was a tither. The tax collector repented for his wicked heart.  In this episode, Jesus compared these two to reveal the hearts of men. Luke 18:9-14Isaiah 14Matthew 5:1-10www.messagetokings.com

In the parable of the persistent widow, Jesus speaks of a widow who wears down an unjust judge to receive justice. This parable speaks to spiritual warfare and taking back from the enemy. Additionally, Jesus compares it to his judgments and the great faith of his believers.  Luke 18:1-8Daniel 10:14-12James 1:2-3www.messagetokings.com

Ten lepers cried out to Jesus to be cleansed from leprosy. They were cleansed as they went, but one of them came back, and glorified God.  As he glorified God, he was made whole (most likely receiving back lost extremities).  In this episode, we discuss Sozo salvation and how we should never settle for less.   Luke 17:12-19www.messagetokings.com

In response to Peter's question about forgiveness, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant. In the parable, the Master forgave his servant the equivalent of $3.5 billion, yet he didn't forgive his servant the equivalent of $5 thousand. The message is that the equivalent of what we hang onto when we don't forgive or surrender is nothing compared to what Jesus paid on the cross.  Matthew 18:21-35www.messagetokings.com 

Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come.  Jesus' answer was 'the kingdom of God is within you.' In this episode, we discuss how the kingdom of heaven is within you and how you are revival!Luke 17:20-21www.messagetokings.com

Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus.  This story, though not a parable, speaks of the kingdom of heaven, Abraham's bosom, and the reality of the heart of the high priest and his five brothers.  Luke 17:19-31www.messagetokings.com

In the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, Jesus tells the story of a shrewd manager who appears to be stealing from his business owner.  The manager cuts the debt owed to his master by 50% and 20%, and collected the money from his business dealings.  Instead of being rebuked for his actions, he was commended for multiple reasons.  In this podcast, we discuss the hardest of Jesus' parables and his interpretation of it.  Psalm 18:25-26Luke 16:1-16www.messagetokings.com

Jesus rebukes the Pharisees in Luke 15 with three parables: the parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin, and parable of the lost son. These parables speak of what brings JOY to heaven? Further, we discuss the rendering of the bitterness of the older brother and the hidden trinity and the role of the trinity in salvation, the greatest of miracles.   Luke 15www.messagetokings.com