Warm-up

1. How do most people respond to beggars at traffic lights? How do you respond?

Exploring Scripture

Read Luke 16:19-31

2. How did Jesus describe the rich man in the story? 

3. What does the story tell us about Lazarus? 

4. What difference did the rich man’s wealth make in his eternal destiny? 

5. What did the rich man see from his place in hell? 

6. How did Abraham respond to the request of the rich man? 

7. Why did Abraham say that Moses and the Prophets should be enough for the rich man’s brothers? 

Application

8. If Christians believe in the reality of hell, what do you think stops them from sharing their faith with others?

9. How does this story affect your understanding of the afterlife?

10. What could you do to be less concerned with earthly things and more devoted to things that have eternal significance?

11. What do you do for the Lazarus at your gate?

Journal/Personal Reflection

12. How do you use the possessions God has given you? How should you use them?

13. Where would you say you need to ask God for more grace and sanctification: character, consequences, or the challenge to worship God alone?