Discussion Questions: Luke 16:19-31

  1. Should we regard the story about the rich man and Lazarus to be a true story or a parable? If we say it is a parable, does this mean it is pure fantasy?
  2. In this parable, who do the rich man and Lazarus represent? 
  3. How does this parable connect to what Christ has been saying from Luke 15:1, and especially from 16:1, onward?  
  4. Is Christ opposed to people being wealthy?
  5. Lazarus means, “helped of God.” Why is that significant? The rich man isn’t named. Why is that significant?
  6. What is the main meaning of the parable? What is the key spiritual lesson being communicated?
  7. How might you apply this passage to your life today?

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