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Luke 16:19-31
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| "Hell,"
Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit. |
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Vision
II.2, Shepherd of
Hermas. (c.145) |
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II.XXIV.4,
II.XXXIV.1,
III.XIV.3,
IV.II.3,
Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter VII,
Chapter IX,
Chapter LVII,
On The Soul,
Tertullian (c.
210) |
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IV.34,
Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 210) |
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Chapter XIII,
On
Idolatry,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
| From the
Geneva Notes (c. 1599)
 | "Seeing that we have a most sure rule
to live by, laid forth for us in the word of God, men seek rashly and
vainly for other revelations." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
| "The sin of this rich man was his
providing for himself only." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
| "Truly to repent: for this implies an
entire change of heart: but a thousand apparitions cannot, effect this.
God only can, applying his word." |
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
(Luke 16:31). Sermon by
John Wesley
(1703-1791). |
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The
Rich Man and Lazarus, Charles G. Finney, 1853. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From
The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "'Here is an affluent citizen, on whose
fair fame the breath of scandal can fix no blot. He had a large portion in
this world, and did not seek--did not desire--any other. He spent his
wealth in pleasing himself, and did not lay it out in serving God or
helping man.'--Arnot." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"First
Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 18, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
| "This parable targets the violence
of apathy and neglect which is widening the chasm between rich and
poor. The trouble is that even such abstractions become easy to live
with." |
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"The Clothes Horse and
the Beggar," Dr. Kenneth Bailey.
| "What the rich man did with his
mammon, colored, shaped and finally destroyed him." |
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"Gates and Tables," Mary Hinkle, Pilgrim Preaching.
| "It is an intense text. Jesus is
really mad about something. It would be good if we could figure out
what." |
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"Great Chasm," Blogging Toward Sunday,
Stan Wilson,
Theolog:
The Blog of The Christian Century, 2007.
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"In our town it’s possible to go a long time without seeing the
poor." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Proper 21C, 2004. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
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"...as we make use of possessions to live more deeply as a community
into who we are in Christ, we will see not only how much we have
used our power and resources to dig chasms, but how powerful
Christ's love is to bring us to repentance and reconciliation to
bridge them." |
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"Exegetical Considerations,"
Pentecost 17, Richard
Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek for
Sunday Text Preparations.
| "How does perception and use of our
social position and possessions relate to that of the rich man and his
family in this story?" |
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"'A Poor Man Named Lazarus': Fair Wages," Resources for Prophetic
Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council
of Churches, 2007. |
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"Wealth: Hazmat or Good Gift?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. |
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"The Contexts of Jesus' Parables," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at)
"Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. |
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"Lazarus and
the Rich Man," Mark Vitalis Hoffman, Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Gettysburg, CrossMarks Christian Resources. The Parables of Jesus - to
learn & teach, to share & discuss, to re-imagine & re-present. |
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Exegesis,
Proper 21C, by
Richard Donovan at lectionary.org. |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "We often talk about ministering to
the poor and needy, but what about the rich and needy?" |
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"The Rich Man and Lazarus,"
Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. |
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Laterally Luke, by
Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia. |
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"The Power
of Passivity,"
Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
| "In the final analysis, however, it is Lazarus,
the one who never says a word and always is the passive recipient or
expecter of things, who is lauded. How's that going to be received
in our activist culture?" |
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"The
Man Who Wore Purple and Linen,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "The greatest deception is that
people start to believe they are owed a privileged status. They
actually think they are exceptional and believe that they have
become more valuable because they have more valuables." |
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Wellspring of
the Gospel, Ordinary 26, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn
Turner, Weekly Wellsprings. |
| "The Challenge of
Compassion," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic
Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family
Activity, Support Materials.
| "What place does compassion have in
the face of tragedy? Can one have compassion for an enemy in times of
stress? Why or why not?" |
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"No Way Out," Mark Harris,
The Christian Century, 2001. Religion
Online.
| "If our hearts are closed to hearing
the cry for justice, mercy and bread, the words of the resurrected One
will not be convincing, but convicting." |
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"Send
Lazarus," J. Mary Luti, The Christian Century, 1998.
| "Some outcomes cannot be
influenced. Some chasms cannot be crossed. Some things harden. There
is a point of no return. Even Abraham cuts no ice with a God
determined to be just." |
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"The Rich and the
Poor," analysis and reflections by Mike Hoy, in Sabbatheology by
The
Crossings Community of St Louis, Missouri.
| "Instead of hearing the cries of
the poor, who are really echoing God's own call for justice, the rich shut out the
"noise" and listen only to their own sense of self-sufficiency, or seek the easy
path of self-justification. Likewise, the poor, in their own struggle to be heard, may
insist on their own rights--and thereby place too much value in having that plea heard as
their final justification." |
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"The Rich
Man and Lazarus," Hampton Keathley IV, a study from the
Biblical
Studies Foundation.
| "We would do well, I believe, to
explore those things which our culture highly esteems, and then to
consider whether or not these things are well pleasing in the sight of
God." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"Lazarus and
Dives," wikipedia. |
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"Toward a Welcoming Congregation," Paul J. Wadell,
(other resources at)
"Hospitality," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
| "In a world that has grown
frighteningly guarded and harsh, Christian congregations are called
to imitate the 'table manners' of Jesus by being sacraments of God’s
hospitality in the world." |
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"The Contexts of Jesus' Parables," David B. Gowler, (other resources
at)
"Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
| "Jesus’ parables were created and
preserved in conversation with both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultural
environments. As we become aware of these diverse webs of meaning,
we can respond more fully to the message of our Lord who spoke these
parables with one ear already listening for our responses." |
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"Hazmats or Good Gifts?" Dorothy Jean Weaver, (other resources at)
"Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
| "Jesus' striking parables on wealth in the Gospel
of Luke paint a vivid portrait of the two-sided impact of money and
possessions on our lives." |
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"Slouching Towards Utopia? The Economic World of the Twentieth Century:
Chapter 7.2: The World in 1900: Poverty," Brad DeLong, August, 2007. |
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"The
Tension between Poverty and Possessions in the Gospel of Luke,"
John Sheila Galligan, Spirituality Today, Spring 1985.
| "No fanatic about renunciation
of possessions, Jesus nevertheless warned us that they could hinder
our being open to the Kingdom and that we have to use them for
others welfare." |
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"Suffering:
The Badge of Discipleship," Douglas John Hall at The Living
Pulpit.
| "The church must suffer in
order to find salvation." |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Cadbury, Henry J., "The Name for
Dives: Critical Note," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1965.
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| Cadbury, Henry J., "A Proper Name for Dives: Critical
Note," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1962.
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| Gilmour, Michael J., "Hints of Homer
in Luke 16:19-31?" Didaskalia, 1999.
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| Gowler, David B., "'At His Gate Lay a
Poor Man': A Dialogic Reading of Luke 16:19-31," Perspectives in
Religious Studies, 2005.
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| Harris, Mark, "No Way Out," The
Christian Century, 2001.
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| Haughey, John C., S.J.,
"There's No 'Them' There," The Living Pulpit, 2004.
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| Hertig, Paul, "The Jubilee Mission of Jesus in the
Gospel of Luke: Reversals of Fortunes," Missiology, 1998.
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| Hock, Ronald F., "Lazarus and
Micyllus: Greco-Roman Backgrounds to Luke 16:19-31," Journal of
Biblical Literature, 1987.
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| Honeycutt, Frank G.,
"Hellish Indifference," Journal for Preachers, 2005. Sermon.
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| Huie, Wade P., Jr., "The Poverty of Abundance,"
Interpretation, 1968.
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| Knight, George W., "Luke 16:19-31: The Rich Man and
Lazarus," Review & Expositor, 1997.
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| Linss, Wilhelm C., "Example Stories," Currents in
Theology and Mission, 1990.
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| Luti, J. Mary, "Send Lazarus," The Christian
Century, 1998.
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| Wehrli, Eugene S., "Expository Article: Luke
16:19-31," Interpretation, 1977.
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| Reviews: |
| Sermons:
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"Are You Listening?"
30 September 2007, Hubert Beck, Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a
team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"You Only Go Round Once,"
26 September 2004, Walter W. Harms,
Goettinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a
team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"What
Are You Doing for Lazarus?"
"Reach Out and Touch," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"The
Lazarus of the World," Fumitaka Matsuoka, Academic Dean and
Professor of Theology, Pacific School of Religion. |
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"Some Practical Advice on Dealing with the Unknown,"
L. Gregory Bloomquist, Saint Paul University, Ottawa. |
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"You Can't Get There from Here,"
John Jewell, 1998. |
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"A Great Distance Between Us,"
Dean William Willimon, Duke University Chapel Sermon
Archive, 1998. |
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"Jesus:
Challenge to the Comfortable,"
Fr. Patrick Brennan,
30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1998.
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| Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author,
Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2001.
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| With Children:
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"Do the Right
Thing," "The
Rich Man and Lazarus," children's sermon, coloring page. Charles
Kirkpatrick, Sermons 4 Kids. |
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"The
Rich Man & Lazarus," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's
Church. |
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"Three Good
Friends,"
children's story by Larry Broding, word-sunday.com. |
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"A Rich Man
Ignores a Poor Man," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"The Rich Man
and Lazarus,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art, Luke 16:20,
Luke 16:24, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Luke 16:19-31,
Luke 16:19-31 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Luke 16:19-31 at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Clip Art:
The Rich Man and Lazarus, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission
Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index: |
| Movies scenes with the following themes,
listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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