Theory question 106
Parables of Jesus(a) Narrate the parable of Lazarus and the Richman
(b) State three ways by which Christians can use their wealth for the benefit of the society.
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(a) A rich man dressed in purple and fine linen feasted sumptuously every day (Luke 16:19).
At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, desiring the crumbs from his table; dogs licked his sores (Luke 16:20-21).
Lazarus died and angels carried him to Abraham's bosom; the rich man died and was buried (Luke 16:22).
In Hades, in torment, he saw Abraham and Lazarus and begged that Lazarus cool his tongue (Luke 16:23-24).
Abraham said he received good things in life and Lazarus evil; now Lazarus is comforted and he is in anguish, and a great chasm is fixed between them (Luke 16:25-26).
He begged that Lazarus warn his five brothers (Luke 16:27-28).
Abraham said they have Moses and the prophets; if they do not hear them, they will not be convinced even if one rises from the dead (Luke 16:29-31).
(b) Any three: helping the poor, widows and orphans; scholarships for needy students; building hospitals, schools, boreholes; creating jobs and businesses; supporting disaster relief; supporting the church's charitable work.
Tell the parable, then three ways.