01.16. Luke 16

Read Luke 16:1-15. (Luke 16:1-2) How did the rich man respond to the manager who was "wasting his possessions"?

Read Luke 16:3. Why was the manager scared to lose his job?

Read Luke 16:4-7. What plan did the manager devise to secure his future?

Read Luke 16:8. How did the rich master react to the dishonest dealings of the manager?

Read Luke 16:8. Who are the "people of light" to whom Jesus referred?

Read Luke 16:10-12. What main principle should govern the way we use our resources?

Read Luke 16:13. Why is it impossible to serve two masters?

Read Luke 16:16-18. (Luke 16:16) What two eras did John the Baptist’s ministry divide?

Read Luke 16:16. What changed after the ministry of John the Baptist?

Read Luke 16:16. What was being preached?

Read Luke 16:16. Who was "forcing his way" into the kingdom of God?

Read Luke 16:17. What is easier than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law?

Read Luke 16:17. Why did Jesus emphasize the importance of the Law?

Read Luke 16:18. What two conditions constitute adultery?

What attitude should we have toward God’s Law today?

Read Luke 16:19-31. (Luke 16:19) How did Jesus describe the rich man in the story?

Read Luke 16:20. What does the story tell us about Lazarus?

Read Luke 16:22. Where did the angels take Lazarus?

Read Luke 16:22-23. What difference did the rich man’s wealth make in his     eternal destiny?

Read Luke 16:22-31. What does this parable reveal about heaven and hell?

Read Luke 16:23. What did the rich man see from his place in hell?

Read Luke 16:25. How did Abraham respond to the request of the rich man?

Read Luke 16:26. What was the other reason why Lazarus could not help the rich man?

Read Luke 16:27-28. Why did the rich man want Lazarus to go to his father’s house on earth?

Read Luke 16:30. What did the rich man think was necessary to convince his brothers to believe?

Read Luke 16:29; Luke 16:31. Why did Abraham say that Moses and the Prophets should be enough for the rich man’s brothers?