From c424ae6c95d56f66542160fdaa155d44ded4bfd7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2023 08:55:36 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Luke 16:19-31 --- content/bible_journal/luke_16:19-31.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/luke_16:19-31.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/luke_16:19-31.md b/content/bible_journal/luke_16:19-31.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e6c6a85 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/luke_16:19-31.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ ++++ +title = "Luke 16:19–31" +date = "2023-01-05" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lk16.19-31) + +Because it is true that the Law and the Prophets (i.e., the Old Testament) will +established forever, Jesus tells another parable that explains the importance +of believing them. In it, the lives and deaths of a rich man and a poor man +named Lazarus are contrasted. The rich man goes to a place of torment after he +dies, but Lazarus is comforted at Abraham's side. Amazingly, the rich man is +still arrogant enough that he asks for comfort from Abraham through Lazarus. +Abraham tells him it is impossible because of the judgement placed on him and +on the vast chasm between them. + +The rich man doesn't give up. He is concerned for his five brothers, who +probably live the same selfish lifestyle, and he doesn't want them to be +tormented like he is. He begs Abraham to send Lazarus to warn them. Abraham +refuses again, saying the living have Moses and the Prophets warning them of +judgement to come. The rich man argues that a miracle like someone coming back +from the dead would convince them. But no, if they ignore God's Word already, +not even a dead man speaking to them will convince them to hear it. + +From our vantage point in history, we know that Jesus's story is prophetic. The +Jews asked Him for signs and wonders to authenticate His ministry, despite the +fact that He performed some without their asking. And later, when His ultimate +sign, His death and resurrection, was before them, many still didn't believe. + +* * * + +Even our faith is a free gift of Your grace. Help us believe Your Word.