Luke 18:27  "...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God" Jesus is speaking here specifically regarding salvation.  Man cannot save himself, but God can provide a way for him and has.  Yet, I think we can use the phrase for any situation.  Nothing is impossible for God.  As Job said, no purpose …

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Luke 18:9  "...who trusted in themselves that they were righteous..." What they did.  Who they were.  Followed the law.  Were children of Abraham.  All that led to was pride. 11  "...extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector" I think Jesus was throwing in some irony here.  These are the sins He normally called …

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Luke 18:1  "...men always ought to pray and not lose heart" Not easy to do.  Praying is easy most of the time, but not losing heart is difficult when the answer is delayed. 2  "...in a certain city..." Part of the story.  Like once upon a time.  Could have some basis in actual occurrence, but …

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