Life of Christ Lesson 6 Luke 16:19-17:10 John 11

The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) Who is the audience? (v. 14) What is the situation? (v. 14-15) Is this a parable or a real story? This is done to allow people to avoid the points made Does it matter? Rich man (clothed in purple, fine linen and fared sumptuously) Lazarus – a beggar (full of sores, laid at the gate, desired the crumbs from the rich man’s table)

The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) They die Beggar -> Abraham’s bosom Rich man -> Buried and in Torment Now the rich man desires mercy being tormented in flames In life the rich man received his good things and Lazarus his evil things In death Lazarus is comforted and the rich man tormented. There is a “great gulf fixed” Send Lazarus back to my five brothers They have Moses and the Prophets let them hear them

The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) Lessons Rich mans could have used his “GREAT” possessions to show mercy (Luke 12:34) Lazarus appeared to have nothing on earth but what is implied of his relationship with God? Lazarus had true riches The rich man found that earthly riches ended at the grave The rich man found out what was truly important after the grave We can teach the finality of the grave and our eternal fate

Sobering Facts About Discipleship (Luke 17:1-10) It is impossible that no offenses will come (Gal. 2:11) Woe to him that causes one to stumble It would be better for a millstone to be put around their neck and cast into the sea. If your brother sins “against you” Rebuke him If he repents, forgive him (as many times as he repents) Our attitude Jesus (Luke 13:34-35) Gal. 6:1-2 Gal. 5:15

Sobering Facts About Discipleship (Luke 17:1-10) Apostles response: “Increase our faith” Did they feel the weight of the previous statements? Faith of a mustard seed Note the “Who” of this passage is the apostles Power of this faith Responsibility of this faith (vs. 7-10) Again, do you think they were confused by Jesus’ response to their question?

Jesus Raises Lazarus (John 11) Jesus loved Mary, Martha and Lazarus Lazarus becomes sick and they send word to Jesus This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby. Jesus knows he is dead but doesn’t reveal it to the others yet He stays two more days to ensure the power of the miracle Jesus says, “Let us go to Judea” Disciples say, “They want to kill you there and you’re going there again?” Thomas says, “Let us also go, that we may die with Him.” (v. 16)

Jesus Raises Lazarus (John 11) To this danger Jesus responds: There are 12 hours in a day (lights) in which the traveler will walk. Can they kill Him before His time is fulfilled? The disciples don’t get this. Lazarus is asleep Disciples think all is fine then, if he sleeps he will get better. Jesus plainly says, “Lazarus is dead” And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. (v. 15)

Jesus Raises Lazarus (John 11) Lazarus has been dead and in the tomb four days Many Jews with Mary and Martha (comforting) Martha meets Jesus and says, “If you had been here, my brother would not have died.” But I know what ever You ask God he will give You. Your brother will rise again Martha: “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” Jesus: “I am the resurrection and the life, He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” Martha: Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who comes into the world.

Jesus Raises Lazarus (John 11) Martha still doesn’t know what Jesus is about to do. She goes to find Mary Mary rises quickly to go out to meet Jesus Jews believe she is going to mourn so they follow. She falls at Jesus’ feet weeping Jesus groaned in the Spirit Jesus wept Jews, “Could not this Man, who opened the eyes of the blind, also have kept this man from dying?” No one can even conceive that Jesus can raise the dead.

Jesus Raises Lazarus (John 11) Take away the stone! Martha: Lord, by this time he will stink! Jesus: Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God? Jesus makes the point clear that they know he is the Christ (vs. 41-42) That you (Jews) may believe that You (God) sent Me (Jesus) Lazarus come forth!

Christ the Watershed (John 11:45-53) Many of the Jews who followed Mary to the tomb believed. Some went away to tell the Pharisees what Jesus did They called a council to ask, “What shall we do with him?” If we let him alone, the Romans will come and will take away our place and nation. Caiaphas prophesied, “It is expedient for us that one man should die for the people and not that the entire nation should perish”. He knew not what he was prophesying. From this time on, they plotted to kill Jesus