Luke 16:14-31 - Yeshua’s Corrections & Lessons for the P’rushim (and us)

 

Have you ever wondered about the story Yeshua tells about the rich man and the poor man that die? What are the lessons we can learn from each man? Rabbi Joel expounds on these lessons and how to apply them daily.

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Introduction

a. Luke 16:14-18
b. Luke 16:19-31

I. THE RICH MAN LOOKED UP - WE ALSO NEED TO HAVE A VISION OF HEAVEN

a. The rich man saw people in Paradise/Abraham's side
b. The rich man could remember his life on earth

II. THE RICH MAN CRIED OUT - WE ALSO NEED TO HEAR THE VOICES FROM HELL

a. A cry of personal agony: "HELP ME!"
b. A cry of concern for his family: "WARN THEM!"
c. Comments on Reincarnation, Annihilation, & Universalism

III. THE LESSONS WE SHOULD LEARN FROM THE RICH & POOR MAN

a. Our financial status is no reflection of our righteousness
b. Knowing ADONAI doesn't excuse us from suffering
c. When our body dies, we will continue to exist
d. If we DON'T have a trust relationship with Yeshua, we will spend eternity away from Him
e. If we DO have a trust relationship with Yeshua, we will spend eternity with Him