Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector | Who Went Home Justified?

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
A proud Pharisee standing tall in prayer while a tax collector stands far off, head bowed

Parables

Parables of Jesus Series Shekel Icon
As with every parable in this series,
we honor the historical setting
by using the shekel currency symbol and
the 1 shekel coin.


Josh kept the Bible open to the same chapter. Ituloy natin, Kuya. Bernadeth said. He moved a few verses down. Luke 18:9-14. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Josh answered.

A proud Pharisee standing tall in prayer while a tax collector stands far off, head bowed


Parable of the Persistent Widow | Keep Praying, Do Not Give Up

The Parable of the Persistent Widow
A determined widow standing before an unjust judge in an ancient courtroom, refusing to leave

Parables

Parables of Jesus Series Shekel Icon
As with every parable in this series,
we honor the historical setting
by using the shekel currency symbol and
the 1 shekel coin.


Josh opened to another short but sharp story. Sige Kuya, anong next? Bernadeth asked. He found the place and nodded. Luke 18:1-8. The Parable of the Persistent Widow. Josh answered.

A determined widow standing before an unjust judge in an ancient courtroom, refusing to leave


Parable of the Lost Coin | The Woman Who Searches Carefully

The Parable of the Lost Coin
A woman kneeling on the floor with a lamp, carefully searching for a lost coin

Parables

Parables of Jesus Series Shekel Icon
As with every parable in this series,
we honor the historical setting
by using the shekel currency symbol and
the 1 shekel coin.


Josh kept the Bible open. Bernadeth was ready. Ituloy natin, Kuya. Bernadeth said. He moved to the next short parable in the same chapter. Luke 15:8-10. The Parable of the Lost Coin. Josh answered.

A woman kneeling on the floor with a lamp, carefully searching for a lost coin


Parable of the Lost Sheep | The Shepherd Who Leaves the 99

The Parable of the Lost Sheep
A shepherd carrying a lost sheep on his shoulders across rocky hills at dusk

Parables

Parables of Jesus Series Shekel Icon
As with every parable in this series,
we honor the historical setting
by using the shekel currency symbol and
the 1 shekel coin.


Josh turned a few more pages. Bernadeth waited. Sige Kuya, anong next? Bernadeth asked. He stopped at a short but powerful story. Luke 15:1-7. The Parable of the Lost Sheep. Josh answered.

A shepherd carrying a lost sheep on his shoulders across rocky hills at dusk


The Rich Fool’s Warning: Practical Thoughts on True Wealth in 2026

 
Why Bigger Barns Leave Souls Empty

Practical Thoughts

I keep coming back to the man who thought he had finally made it. Bigger barns. Full storehouses. A plan that looked wise on paper. “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.” Then the voice that cut through every calculation: “You fool! This night your soul is required of you.”