Dec 24
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- 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?
- In this parable, who do the rich man and Lazarus represent?
- How does this parable connect to what Christ has been saying from Luke 15:1, and especially from 16:1, onward?
- Is Christ opposed to people being wealthy?
- Lazarus means, “helped of God.” Why is that significant? The rich man isn’t named. Why is that significant?
- What is the main meaning of the parable? What is the key spiritual lesson being communicated?
- How might you apply this passage to your life today?