SummaryThis passage compares and contrasts two types of people evidenced in two different prayers. One person is prideful and seeks their source of salvation in their own works and righteousness. The other person is humble and recognizes that they need a merciful savior. This person calls out for mercy and receives far more than he imagined. A PRIDEFUL PRAYER (THE SELF-RIGHTEOUS)A HUMBLE PRAYER (THE SINNER)A PROFOUND PRONOUNCEMENT (THE SAVIOR)

GOD KNOWS THE TRUE PROPHET--GOD CONSECRATES THE TRUE PROPHET--GOD APPOINTS THE TRUE PROPHET

Introduction- 'Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart...'- -Thoughts, Words, Deeds -Q-A 105--- Not Just Fruits but Root -A-A 106---Put on Christ- -Q-A 107- Rom. 13-8-14-

GOD KNOWS THE TRUE PROPHETGOD CONSECRATES THE TRUE PROPHETGOD APPOINTS THE TRUE PROPHET

We continue a year through what we believe as Christians using the Heidelberg Catechism.This evening, we continue in its third part on our grateful response to God's grace delivering us from all our sins and misery. The Seventh Commandment teaches that we should love God and neighbor by living in sexual purity, both outwardly and inwardly. Let's listen in to what the Holy Spirit has for us today... Living a Chaste Life (1 Cor. 6:12–20; Q&A 108)Living a Wholly Chaste Life (Matt. 5:27–30; Q&A 109)