Read Luke 16.19-31. This story amplifies the reversal of values where "what is prized by human beings is an abomination in the sight of God" (v. 15). In verses 22-23: The poor man is given a name Lazarus, and is accorded the highest dignity of a child of Abraham (3.8; see Gen 15.15; 47.30; Deut 31.16), which will place him at the head of the table with Abraham for the great feast (13.28-29). Hades is the lower (he looked up) realm of the dead (10.15). In verses 29-31: See also Jesus' commendation of Moses and the prophets after the resurrection (24.27, 32, 44-45). Comments or Questions..
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