{PARABLE} the rich man and Lazarus_ Luke 16:19-31 Have you ever heard someone say that religion is just a ‘crutch’ or just a source of comfort for the weak? Have you ever heard someone say that religious people pay no attention to those who are hungry or suffering? Christianity doesn’t teach passive suffering in the face of injustice and oppression. Jesus calls us to serve those who are in need. [Discussion starter] Have you ever been asked for money by someone homeless? How did you react? The final parable in this study reminds us that suffering in this life can be replaced by bliss in the next ... [Read Luke 16:19-31] In verses 19-21, how does the parable reveal the rich man’s lack of concern for Lazarus? How would you account for the rich man’s indifference towards Lazarus? What are some of the ways that you have heard people explain why ...