The Great Gap Between Abraham and Lazarus

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In England in the 1800s, one of the ways they celebrated Christmas was to tell ghost stories. We'd love to think I'm sure Dickens knew his new testament. But I don't know that that's where he got it. One thing I noticed from this parable is this great gulf between them seems to be created by the rich man himself. Even in verse 24, he says, Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus. He still sees Lazarus as less than him. The naming of the beggar is the most significant part of the parable.

Who are the lost among us? Dr. S. Michael Wilcox explores the themes of wealth and giving, the Sabbath and spirituality, and gratitude and distractions.

00:00 Part 1–Dr. S. Michael Wilcox
01:29 Introduction of Dr. S. Michael Wilcox
02:35 Jesus teaches about wealth
07:36 A parable about building more barns
11:37 Why does God call this man a fool?
15:09 There are more important things than bigger barns
17:02 When death comes, we want to be giving
19:55 We have knowledge but are we spiritually wise
34:54 The danger of several types of pride
35:47 Jesus and velvet truths
43:07 The unjust steward
47:09 Lazarus and the rich man
54:55 What gulfs exist in our neighborhoods?
58:43 Seeing those in need
58:52 Theme of Luke 15
1:03:35 The lost sheep
1:06:45 End of Part 1–Dr. S. Michael Wilcox

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