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Chapter 19 |
The Rich Man and Lazarus
- In these days, it was popular to believe that being rich possessing material
goods was a sign of God’s blessing. What did Jesus teach the people in this
parable?
Jesus taught the people that riches had nothing whatsoever to do with the blessing of God. You will discover that the Bible does not have anything positive about possessing riches.
- In the parable, how did Abraham respond to the plea of the rich man to
send someone form the dead to warn his brothers?
Abraham told the rich man that the living had Moses and the prophets to guide them - referring to the Holy Scriptures.
- What should a believer feel or believe about giving service to God?
Giving service to God should be thought of as a privilege.
- How did Jesus encourage believers about serving God?
Jesus told the disciples that they should regard themselves as unworthy servants.
- Jesus spoke about two signs that were connected to the ‘days of the Son of
Man. what were these two signs?
The first sign was that events would be like it was in the days of Noah - before the flood. The flood took the people who were unprepared by surprise.
The second sign referred to the destruction of Sodom - this too came suddenly and without warning.
- The Pharisee and the Publican each were praying in the Temple. What
was the difference between the two men?
The Pharisee was described as being self-righteous; his prayers were not answered. The Publican confessed that he was a sinner and begged for mercy. God answered the sinner’s prayer.
The story also was the basis for one of the oldest prayers in church history: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, be merciful to me - a sinner.
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