11-8-2015
"Lessons of Generosity and Selfishness"
Luke 16. 19-31

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS Luke 16. 19-31 I.  Luke: Wrote To Encourage Gentiles And _____________: A.  The main point of this parable is to show that those we esteem as “most godly and most blessed” may in fact be those who wind up in ______ B.  While some who are un-_________ on earth, may be exalted in the life to come. II.  Question: Did The Rich Man Go To Hell Because He Was _______?   A.  Jesus’ parable doesn’t say why the rich man went to hell B.  The parable reminds us that Jesus is the friend of the _____, the despised, the outcast, the unnoticed, the weak, and the sinful. III.  Question: Who ____ The Rich Man? A.  Consider that those who live in _________, and Europe are immensely wealthy compared the majority of the world. B.  There are plenty of Lazaruses close by. IV.  Questions: What Are The __________ Of Being Wealthy?  What Does The Ignoring Of Lazarus Say About Us? A.  Indulgence of the body & ease and pleasure are the ruin of many souls B.  If we ignore ___________, does this mean we are not saved? C.  It does point out a potentially eternal ______ in us? (No heart like Jesus’ heart) D.  Look, listen, and pray- ask the Lord to show you how to care and show Jesus’ love. V.  Is Hell For Real?  Is There A “_________ Chance” Which When Ended Will Divide Men and Women For Eternity? A.  This is not the only place where Jesus makes this point- but here He makes it _______ clear.  B.  Some will end up in Hell, despite all of the blessings and favors C.  Some will end up in Hell despite the fact that they have been warned again and again- by Moses & prophets…and even by one who has risen from the _______. VI.  SO What Is The Message From This Parable? (The lessons from Luke?)  A.  Consider whether we are _____, or poor B.  Consider how we treat Lazarus C.  Notice and participate in helping _____ for the Lazaruses of our world. D.  Hear & _______ the truth about the reality of Hell