Instruction on True Wealth

I. A Contrast in Present Fortunes- Luke 16:19-21

A. The unnamed rich man- Luke 16-19

B. The poor man, Lazarus – Luke 16:20-21

II. A Contrast in Futures- Luke 16:22-23

A. Two different fortunes- Luke 16:22-23

B. The rich man’s bitter reversal – Luke 16:24

III. Principles of Reward and Judgment- Luke 16:25-26

A. The principles of reversal – Luke 16:25

B. The principles of separation- Luke 16:26

IV. A Principle of Revelation- Luke 16:27-29

A. Demanding of God- Luke 16:27-28

B. Sufficient revelation – Luke 16:29

V. Hints of the Highest Revelation- Luke 16:30-31

A. The temptation of easy repentance – Luke 16:30

B. The raising of Jesus foreshadowed – Luke 16:31

 

 1. Why do some doubt that there is a parable and instead contend that it describes real events?

2. What did tellers of parables usually use them for?

3. How did the Pharisees compare to the rich man?

4.What commandments were the Pharisees ignoring?

5. How does he phrase “Abraham’s bosom” relate Jewish custom?

6. Why is Abraham’s table important in a description of the afterlife?

7. What is the effect of Jesus’ reference to crumbs of food and drops of water?

8. What is essential for evaluating differing view about hell?

9. What is the principle of separation?

10. How did Jesus hint about His resurrection?

 

1.  Regardless of whether they are rich or poor, people have a tendency to rely on their own resources. (Luke 16:19; c.f. 18:24-25).

2. Only those who humble themselves will receive the Lord’s mercy that brings eternal life (16:20-22).

3. Heaven is a real place where God’s comfort and peace are always present.

4. Hell is a literal place where there is continuous torment for the unbeliever (vss. 23-26)

5. Those who deliberately reject the Word of God set themselves on a course that is very difficult to leave (vss. 27-31).