Étude 1 sur 2 · La parabole de l'homme riche et de Lazare

  1. Étude 1 : La parabole de l'homme riche et de Lazare
  2. Study 2: Reconciliation

From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • PER247 The parable of the rich man and Lazarus

    The article analyzes the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in the Gospel of Luke. Distinctive for mentioning a name, Lazarus, it explores the question of divine justice and the repercussions of earthly choices on the afterlife. Luke organizes the account around theological teachings on the kingdom of heaven, prompting deep reflection on salvation and compassion.

    Luke 16.19-31 (King James Version) :
    There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Word of a Friend

  • PDA003 Reconciliation

    The article stresses the universal need for reconciliation with God because of sin, according to Paul’s writings. Despite the indifference of many, the violation of God’s law brings about a spiritual separation. Through Jesus, reconciliation is possible, avoiding eternal hell. Everyone will have to answer for their choices before God.

    Ecclesiastes 11.9 (King James Version) :
    Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.Notesorrow: or, anger
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Further reading
  • ANN110 Death: What the Bible Says

    Cet article explore les perspectives bibliques sur le sort des morts, évoquant le sommeil inconscient jusqu'à la résurrection, ou une conscience intermédiaire. Il analyse…