Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Well, it’s pretty obvious that for many of us… this is a disturbing text—on many levels. One, it’s disturbing because it suggests that once you’re across that chasm, all hope of redemption is completely gone. Two, it’s disturbing because my guess is very few of us sitting here today can identify with Lazarus.
There’s a saying regarding the Bible – every passage contains both Law and Gospel – whether you hear it as law or as gospel, depends on who you are and how you identify with the story. If we were all Lazarus’ – it would indeed be good news. But… if we see ourselves more like the rich man... not so good news.
