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…. The Parable Of The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31. The Rich Man & Lazarus. Lk 16:19-31. Setting In The Perean Ministry Jn 10:40-42 In His 3rd year of preaching A little more than 3 months to crucifixion
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The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 Setting • In The Perean MinistryJn 10:40-42 • In His 3rd year of preaching • A little more than 3 months to crucifixion • Following the 3 parables on lost things (Lk 15), Jesus tells 3 parables on stewardship Lk 16:1-31; 17:7-10
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 them for “…their love of money” Lk 16:14
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 14:16 15:11 16:1 • Either way, it teaches the same lesson
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • A certain rich man v. 19 • Dressed habitually in purple, fine linen • Lived “gaily” in splendor every day • A beggar named Lazarus vv. 20-21 • Had to be carried everywhere just to beg • Longed for crumbs from rich man’s table
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • A certain rich man v. 19 • Dressed habitually in purple, fine linen • Lived “gaily” in splendor every day • A beggar named Lazarus vv. 20-21 • Covered in sores…only relief was for neighborhood dogs to lick them
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • 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? • What “crumbs” (pity) will I get today?
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • 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” in Potter’s Field
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • 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 TheParable • 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 TheParable • Both men died v. 22 • Both men left this life pennilessEccl 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 TheParable • 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 TheParable • 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 TheParable • Activity after their deaths vv. 24-31 • The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham • A drop of water from Lazarus’ finger to cool his tongue v. 24 • Now, he is in the position of beggar • This would be the “crumb” he desired • He wants what he didn’t give – mercy
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • Activity after their deaths vv. 24-31 • The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham • Abraham’s answer vv. 25-26 • “Remember…” • He was told to think back to how he lived and how he had ignored Lazarus • Death reverses life’s inequities
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • Activity after their deaths vv. 24-31 • The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham • Abraham’s answer vv. 25-26 • “There is a great gulf fixed…” • Lazarus could not be sent • Death seals everyone’s fate cp. 2 Pet 2:4b Jude 6
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • Activity after their deaths vv. 24-31 • The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham • Send Lazarus to warn my 5 brothers so they will not come here vv. 27-28, 30 • Indication they now lived as he had • They needed to “repent” • He knew the jeopardy they were in
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 Does this teach those who find themselves in Torments will have knowledge of life, regrets of how they lived, loved ones who need to repent, etc.? TheParable • Activity after their deaths vv. 24-31 • The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham • 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 TheParable • Activity after their deaths vv. 24-31 • The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham • Abraham’s answer vv. 29, 31 • “They have Moses & the Prophets…” • Sending Lazarus wasn’t necessary • If they wouldn’t listen to God’s word, they wouldn’t heed a man from the dead
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheParable • Activity after their deaths vv. 24-31 • The rich man has 2 requests of Abraham • Abraham’s answer vv. 29, 31 • Could we not easily substitute for us “Jesus & the apostles?” • The word of God has enough warnings for anyone to avoid Torments
The Rich Man & Lazarus Lk 16:19-31 TheLesson • 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 TheLesson • 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.