EPISODE · Jul 28, 2024 · 31 MIN
THE PARABLES OF JESUS: The Rich Man And Lazarus
from The Vine Austin · host The Vine; a church in Austin, TX
In this message, community member Ron Ragsdale share from Luke 16:19-31; the parable Jesus shared about a rich man, Lazarus, and a surprising judgement. Luke 16:19-31 www.thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Read Luke 16:19-31. What stands out to you in this reading? 2. What is the main objective Jesus has for this parable? 3. Parables are not meant to be taken literally. How do you think this parable could be misused or misinterpreted? 4. Ron concludes this sermon by saying that this parable calls us away from "justifying oneself," and instead should lead us to humility, awareness and curiosity. How do you see those three characteristics as essential to Christian flourishing?
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In this message, community member Ron Ragsdale share from Luke 16:19-31; the parable Jesus shared about a rich man, Lazarus, and a surprising judgement. Luke 16:19-31 www.thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Read Luke 16:19-31. What stands out to you in this reading? 2. What is the main objective Jesus has for this parable? 3. Parables are not meant to be taken literally. How do you think this parable could be misused or misinterpreted? 4. Ron concludes this sermon by saying that this parable calls us away from "justifying oneself," and instead should lead us to humility, awareness and curiosity. How do you see those three characteristics as essential to Christian flourishing?
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