by Frank Retief | Jul 21, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 16 v 22. “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried.” We should spend a few minutes thinking about Lazarus before we leave this story. He is pictured as being in Abraham’s bosom. This is...
by Frank Retief | Jul 20, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 16 v 31. “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” Many bible scholars will attest that this story does not fall into the category of parable at all. Parables are based on...
by Frank Retief | Jul 19, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 16 v 24. “So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’” The very idea that God would send him to hell, or for that matter, any of his own set...
by Frank Retief | Jul 18, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 16 verses 22-23. “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side.” Jesus often referred to...
by Frank Retief | Jul 17, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 16 v 10. “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” We do not know exactly what Heaven will be like, but it may not necessarily be all that different from...
by Frank Retief | Jul 16, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 16 v 2. “What is this I hear about you?” This must have been a hugely embarrassing moment for the manager (or steward of the estate). Once again it is one of our Lord’s parables, but as always, so true to life. Here is a little glimpse into the important...
