2. Justify Dickens's statement that this is the most touching passage in literature.
3. What was Jesus's purpose in telling the story?
4. What views did the Jews generally hold concerning sinners?
5. What did Jesus say about the self-righteous?
6. What lesson do you get from the prayer of the publican?
7. What is God's attitude toward sin?
THE CONSOLING CHRIST, Plockhorst