Luke 16:19-33

The rich man and Lazarus

About the next group of questions

Jesus talks about a rich a man and a poor man. Both men died. Jesus describes their situations after death. The Hebrew scriptures (the Old Testament) teach the truth about God. And so they should cause people to ask for forgiveness.

Pray

Ask God to help you to understand what you study.

Read: Luke 16:19-33

16:19 How did the rich man live?

16:21 How did Lazarus live?

16:22 Where did Lazarus go when he died?

16:23 Where did the rich man go when he died?

16:24 Who was with Lazarus? What did the rich man want Lazarus to do for him?

16:26 What was the purpose of the gap between Lazarus and the rich man?

16:27-28 What did the rich man want Lazarus to do for him?

16:29 To whom should people listen in order to know about God?

16:31 How will people who do not want to believe God act as a result of the resurrection?

16:33 Why will some people not even believe the miracle of resurrection?

Final remarks

Jesus told the people about the two men who died. He contrasted what happened to the two men after death. The rich man had no further opportunity to find the way to God. He could not help his brothers to avoid punishment. Lazarus could not help the rich man’s brothers. There was no hope after death. God has provided the Bible to show people the way. People will not believe if they do not want to.

Pray

Dear Father, thank you that you have helped me to learn about you before I die. Help me to tell other people about you. Amen.