Luke 18:9-14 – Drew Downs

Holding a Posture of Grace

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9 min read

Jesus offers a juxtaposition of the arrogant Pharisee and the humble sinner to help us see that our posture toward God matters more.

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2 min read

In an unnerving parable about comparison, contempt, and humility, Jesus reveals the path of righteousness isn’t based in our judgement.

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7 min read

Being good and doing good. We usually make it a debate. And then marching orders. Above them, though, is mercy.

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1 min read

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an evocative teaching that complicates as we address it personally.

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3 min read

Again, it is tempting to take a parable from Jesus as an invitation to be better than others, even when we know better.

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8 min read

The parable of the righteous man is a set-up. And we can’t help falling for it. Because we don’t know what to do with his being wrong.