The Parable Of The Rich Man Lazarus Lk
The Parable Of The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 Setting § In The Perean Ministry 42 Jn 10: 40 - § In His 3 rd year of preaching § A little more than 3 months to crucifixion § Following the 3 parables on lost
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 Setting § The previous parable (Unjust Steward) was spoken to the disciples Lk 16: 1 § The Pharisees overheard…they scoffed § This parable was directed to
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 Setting § Is this a parable or a real narrative? § Some say real (Lazarus, Abraham named) § Considering previous parables, it seems parabolic Lk 10: 30
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § A certain rich man v. 19 § Dressed habitually in purple, fine linen § Lived “gaily” in splendor every day § A beggar named Lazarus vv. 20
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § A certain rich man v. 19 § Dressed habitually in purple, fine linen § Lived “gaily” in splendor every day § A beggar named Lazarus vv. 20
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § A “normal day” for the rich man § Add to his wealth…continue “good living” § Never noticed OR ignored Lazarus § A “normal day” for Lazarus § How much more pain, misery, humiliation?
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Both men died v. 22 § Despite their very different lifestyles, both faced this same day Eccl 9: 2 -5 Heb 9: 27 § Death is the “Great Equalizer” § No mention of Lazarus’ burial…beggars often “dumped”
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Both men died v. 22 § Did anyone even notice Lazarus was gone… did anyone mourn his death? § It didn’t matter…angels carried him to comfort (Abraham’s bosom)
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Both men died v. 22 § Imagine the “pomp & pageantry” of the rich man’s funeral !! § Plenty of mourners…but they could only go so far with the body § No angels for him
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Both men died v. 22 § Both men left this life penniless Eccl 5: 15 1 Tim 6: 7 § The cold, dark reality of materialism…it has no influence beyond the grave
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Both men died v. 22 § Where we go after death is determined by what we do in life § No matter the “splendor” (rich man) or the “shame” (Lazarus)…our fate can be much different after we die
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Implications re: both men v. 23 § Lazarus in Abraham’s bosom = his character must have been acceptable § Rich man in Torments = his character must have been disreputable
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Activity after their deaths -31 vv. 24 § The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham Ê A drop of water from Lazarus’ finger to cool his tongue v. 24 § Now, he is in the position of
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Activity after their deaths -31 vv. 24 § The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham Ê Abraham’s answer vv. 25 -26 § “Remember…” § He was told to think back to how
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Activity after their deaths -31 vv. 24 § The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham Ê Abraham’s answer vv. 25 -26 § “There is a great gulf fixed…” § Lazarus could not be sent
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Activity after their deaths -31 vv. 24 § The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham Ë Send Lazarus to warn my 5 brothers so they will not come here vv. 27 -28, 30
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Activity after their deaths -31 vv. 24 § The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham Ëteach Send those Lazarus tofind warn my 5 Does this who themselves in brothers so they willofnot come Torments will have knowledge life, regrets 27 -28, 30 who need to of how theyhere lived, vv. loved ones
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Activity after their deaths -31 vv. 24 § The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham Ë Abraham’s answer vv. 29, 31 § “They have Moses & the Prophets…”
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Parable § Activity after their deaths -31 vv. 24 § The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham Ë Abraham’s answer vv. 29, 31 § Could we not easily substitute for us “Jesus & the apostles? ”
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Lesson § What kind of steward am I? § Do I only think about myself, my standard of living? (like the rich man? ) § Do I see yet ignore the “Lazaruses” in my life? cp. Mt 25: 41 -45
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16: 19 -31 The Lesson § Do I realize what I do or don’t do in this life determines my eternal fate? § No second chances after death § Torments will afford me nothing but never-ending agony, regrets, etc.
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