North Richmond Bible Class - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - 1.8.26 скачать в хорошем качестве

North Richmond Bible Class - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector - 1.8.26

In this session, we dive into a deep-dive comparison between the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector and the real-life historical figures of Caiaphas and Zacchaeus. Joseph Fordham leads a discussion on how these two individuals serve as living examples of the spiritual archetypes presented in Christ’s teaching. Key Discussion Points: Dovetailing Parables with Reality: An analysis of how Caiaphas embodies the pride and spiritual blindness of the Pharisee, while Zacchaeus mirrors the humility and repentance of the tax collector. Spiritual Blindness vs. Self-Awareness: Exploring how Caiaphas’ position of power led to a "blockade" of self-justification, whereas Zacchaeus’ contrition led to genuine restitution and a heart open to God. The Nature of Justification: A look at why the self-justified man cannot be justified by God, and how Zacchaeus "emptied himself of culpability" to be changed by the Gospel. Historical Context: Reflections on the Pharisees' mockery of Christ for associating with tax collectors, noting that Matthew—one of the twelve—was himself a tax collector.