As Jesus converses with the Pharisees, he decides yet again to tell a parable that they are not going to like. The story is about the dichotomy between an extremely rich man and an extremely poor man, and what happens when they both meet the great equalizer, death.

[Luke 16:19-24]

19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Remember the context. Who is Jesus speaking to?

+ Who is the rich man meant to represent?

+ Who is the poor man?

+ What should have the rich man done remembering Deuteronomy?

+ What is Abraham’s side?

+ Where did the rich man go?

+ What does the rich man ask for?

+ Why do you think Lazarus is named and the rich man is not?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Are there people who go unnoticed in your life?

+ How are you ministering to the poor?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?