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Daily Dose of Hope September 8, 2025 Scripture - Luke 16:19-31 Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come to you today rejoicing in your holy name. You are such a good God. It's so hard for us to conceive that the God who put the stars in the sky and put the planets into motion is the same God who loves us and has numbered the hairs on our heads. We thank you so much for your love and care. Open our minds and hearts as we approach your Word today. Help us hear a word from you. How we yearn to hear from you, Lord. We need you. Over and over again, we need you. In Your Name, Amen. Welcome back, everyone, to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church Bible reading plan. We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts and today we are deep diving into the second half of Luke 16. Let's get to it. Today's text is not an easy one – the parable of destitute Lazarus and the rich man. It follows a series of parables – the lost coin, the lost son, and the shrewd manager - which deal with some aspect of money and how money affects our relationship with God and other people. Today's parable focuses on how wealth comes great responsibility. A brief review: Lazarus is impoverished with sores all over his body. He lays at the rich man's gate but never receives anything from the rich man. The only mercy shown to him is by the dogs who lick his wounds. Both men die. Lazarus ascends to Abraham's table, which we can assume is heaven, where he is cared for and finally eats well. The rich man is doomed to spend eternity in Hades, where he will be in eternal torment. The rich were not normally tortured while living; they lived well, ate well, dressed well, and had a comfortable roof over their head. In life, it was the poor and enslaved who suffered torture. In fact, the legal testimony of an enslaved man was only received and considered truthful under torture. The rich man gets a glimpse of Abraham in heaven and begs for mercy, the mercy that he denied Lazarus and Abraham refuses. And when the rich man asks Abraham to warn his family so their fate wouldn't be the same as his, he refuses as well. According to Father Abraham, they should know the right way to live simply by listening to the prophets. There are many different directions we could go with this parable. A lot of people want to understand what is meant by rich and poor in this story. How rich is considered rich? Are we rich? Compared to Lazarus who has nothing, we are all rich. And the reality is that there are many with nothing in our world. They may not sit by our personal gates, but they exist. They are real human beings. The parable implies that the rich man should have done something different to avoid his fate. He should have helped. He should have offered the man something. There is plenty of room for imagining what a faithful response would have been for this man. Regardless of whether we fall into the rich or poor category, we need to remember to keep Lazarus at the center. This rich man saw Lazarus every single day. He was laying outside his gate. But he never saw him until it was much too late. Who represents Lazarus in our life? Do we see them? Do we really see them? The danger here is not really in our wealth, but in becoming complacent, self-righteous, or unloving in our wealth. All we have is a gift from God. But our resources can become a huge snare for us if we fail to remember where our gifts come from. And the one who has blessed us with the resources has an expectation for how we use them. This reminds me of Jesus' visit to Zaccheaus, the wee little man who was also a rich tax collector. In Jesus' discussions, Zaccheaus is convicted and decides to give away half his possessions to the poor and to make restitution to the people for whom he took advantage. Salvation came to Zacchaeus while he was still alive and he shows himself to be a son of Abraham. Jesus came to call people to repentance. “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near,” was one of the earliest parts of his message. Repentance is always possible during one's lifetime. To those who earnestly repent, there is hope. Blessings, Pastor Vicki
The teaching ministry of Pastor Rick Ponzo. Jesus teaches about the Rich Man and Lazarus in this teaching by Pastor Rick titled: Life in Abundance. Calvary Chapel is known for verse-by-verse expository teaching of the Bible.
Daily Dose of Hope September 5, 2025 Scripture – Luke 16:1-18 Prayer: Abba Father, Prepare our hearts for your Word today. Help us approach this Scripture with an openness to learning something new from you. Jesus, thank you for your perfect example of mercy and love. More of you and less of me. In Your Name, Amen. Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the Bible reading plan for New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida. We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts. It's Friday, yay!, and we are beginning Luke 16. This chapter has us interpreting more parables. Just as Luke put like parables together in Luke 15 (the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son), Luke pairs the parable of the shrewd manager that we read today with the parable of Lazarus and the rich man which we will read tomorrow. Both address the topic of money from various perspectives. In today's parable, we meet a manager who is accused of not being a good steward of his master's possessions. In fact, it seems he had been a bit careless and the master was planning to hold him accountable. The manager, seeing that his fate wasn't good, decided he needed to get to work. He made shrewd deals with the master's debtors and recovered not all, but at least a good portion of what was owed. This pleases the master. After Jesus offers this teaching, he goes on, “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.” Basically, if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? If you have not been trustworthy with someone else's property, who will give you property of your own? Jesus continues his teaching in verses 10-13,“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” It says that the Pharisees, who loved money, were very displeased with Jesus, even sneering at him. Jesus is making it clear – people in this world are pretty self-serving. The manager and the master in the story are both really looking out for themselves. Jesus also wants his followers to look out for themselves, but not in the same way, in a more eternal way. He's encouraging them to think long term, to store up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). He's encouraging us to use our finances in a way so that God enthusiastically welcomes us as good and faithful servants. What God has given us is a gift and we need to be good stewards of God's precious gifts. We are to be careful and wise with what we have because none of it is really ours to begin with. Blessings, Pastor Vicki
Join Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner for another insightful episode of Sermon Brainwave as they dive deep into the challenging lectionary readings for September 21st, 2025. This week's discussion tackles some of the most complex biblical texts around wealth, justice, and faithful living. Our hosts offer practical preaching insights while acknowledging the complexity of these texts, especially the puzzling parable in Luke 16. They emphasize the importance of understanding Jesus's teachings on wealth within Luke's broader theological framework. Commentaries for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-25-3/commentary-on-luke-161-13-6. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CHPS3ZknXhk.
Join Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson for Sermon Brainwave as they dive deep into the lectionary readings for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost (September 28, 2025). In this thought-provoking episode, the hosts explore the parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31, examining themes of wealth, justice, and what it truly takes for someone to repent. They discuss how this challenging parable connects to broader themes in Luke's Gospel, from the Sermon on the Plain to stories of transformation like Zacchaeus. The conversation also covers the prophetic voices of Amos 6:1a-4,7 and the surprising hope found in Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15, where the prophet makes a remarkable act of faith by purchasing land while Jerusalem is under siege. The hosts conclude with reflections on Psalm 146 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19, exploring the early church's ongoing struggles with wealth and Christian living. Commentaries for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-26-3/commentary-on-luke-1619-31-10. * * * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! ABOUT SERMON BRAINWAVE: Sermon Brainwave is a production of Luther Seminary's Working Preacher, which has been providing trusted biblical interpretation and preaching inspiration since 2007. Find more episodes and resources by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/fyxXLihF6vg.
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08242025 Gary Chesser "The Proper Ingredients for Discipleship: Part 3" Luke 16
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Flashback Episode: Year in Luke – Episode 33: In a very unique parable, discover how even seeing someone raised from the dead is not enough to convince those stuck in their ways the truth about who Jesus is and what God wants for His people! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...
You are not lord of your own life. As you serve Christ as His steward, you will become more like him.Proverbs 16:1-9; 1 Corinthians 10:6–13; Luke 16:1–139th Ninth Sunday After TrinityPastor Dan Greg Last Sunday at Holy Spirit
Reading Luke's 16 in the new king James version and the Message Bible to bring light and Meeting in this wonderful passage. God bless you God keep you God hold you God demonstrate his love towards you. Amen.
Reading Luke's 16 in the new king James version and the Message Bible to bring light and meaning in this wonderful passage. God bless you God keep you God hold you God demonstrate his love towards you. Amen.
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Reading Luke 16:24-31 where Jesus continues the account of the rich man and a poor man named Lazarus, who both died and went to different places in the after-life. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
Flashback Episode: Year in Luke – Episode 32: From the parable of the dishonest manager, discover how God doesn't praise this man, Instead, discover something that we should do with our money that will likely be more successful when our lives are filled with honesty and integrity, specifically characteristics this manager did not have! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...
The spiritual entitlement of the rich man in the parable comes from pride, produces indifference, and leads to torment. Yet Jesus teaches this parable with the rich man in contrast to a man named Lazarus, someone polar opposite to the rich man. The entitlement and prideful life has no place in the kingdom of God, and by His grace He reverses our sinful heart to one of humility and gratitude.
Join us as we continue in our series called "Parables in Luke". This weeks message from Tom Chamberlin is titled “The Rich Man and Lazarus" - Luke 16:19-31. Thanks for watching!
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160 : Gospel of Luke 16 1. And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3. Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5. So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? ; AB church Lausanne
Reading Luke 16:22-23 and understanding the relationship between Hades and Abraham's Bosom, and what lesson Jesus means for us to learn from the account. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
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Reading Luke 16:19-22 where Jesus begins to share the account of a rich man who went to a place of fiery torment and a poor man named Lazarus who went to paradise. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
Reading Luke 16:18, a single verse in the midst of Jesus' rebuke against the Pharisees, and considering it in the context of the parable He just told about the shrewd manager. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!
In a parable often misunderstood, Jesus teaches about eternal perspective, priority, and purpose. Christians are to be clever stewards of worldly possessions for the glory and kingdom of God, serving Him only.
Speaker: Alan Wilson — Passage(s): Luke 16:1-15
Speaker: Alan Wilson — Passage(s): Luke 16:1-15
1 And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods.Dicebat autem et ad discipulos suos : Homo quidam erat dives, qui habebat villicum : et hic diffamatus est apud illum quasi dissipasset bona ipsius. 2 And he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer.Et vocavit illum, et ait illi : Quid hoc audio de te? redde rationem villicationis tuae : jam enim non poteris villicare. 3 And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.Ait autem villicus intra se : Quid faciam? quia dominus meus aufert a me villicationem. Fodere non valeo, mendicare erubesco. 4 I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.Scio quid faciam, ut, cum amotus fuero a villicatione, recipiant me in domos suas. 5 Therefore calling together every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first: How much dost thou owe my lord?Convocatis itaque singulis debitoribus domini sui, dicebat primo : Quantum debes domino meo? 6 But he said: An hundred barrels of oil. And he said to him: Take thy bill and sit down quickly, and write fifty.At ille dixit : Centum cados olei. Dixitque illi : Accipe cautionem tuam : et sede cito, scribe quinquaginta. 7 Then he said to another: And how much dost thou owe? Who said: An hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him: Take thy bill, and write eighty.Deinde alii dixit : Tu vero quantum debes? Qui ait : Centum coros tritici. Ait illi : Accipe litteras tuas, et scribe octoginta. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch as he had done wisely: for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.Et laudavit dominus villicum iniquitatis, quia prudenter fecisset : quia filii hujus saeculi prudentiores filiis lucis in generatione sua sunt. 9 And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity; that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings.Et ego vobis dico : facite vobis amicos de mammona iniquitatis : ut, cum defeceritis, recipiant vos in aeterna tabernacula.Parable of the unjust steward, reminding us of our duties, for we are the children of light, who must not be outdone by the children of this world in zeal.
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Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
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Comments? Questions? Send us a message!This is the first in a three part series which can be helpful to senior pastors and church leadership teams re: how to practically deal with giving and stewardship in their churches. First, we'll look at where teaching and leading on giving and stewardship fit within the overall concept of equipping the saints for ministry ... which we pastors are called by God to do.It may be a new thought for some, but teaching and leading in these areas is part of Christian discipleship, which we're also called to do.We'll even go so far as to say that we can't develop fully mature believers without helping them discover and practice these truths.If Jesus instructed His disciples (and us) in these matters, then this must be part of our curriculum as we disciple others. The transcript of this podcast is attached. For Poimen Ministries, its staff, ministries, and focus, go to poimenministries.com. To contact Poimen Ministries, email us at strongerpastors@gmail.com. May the Lord revive His work in the midst of these years!
Dave Osborne preaches Luke 16:19-31 at Christ Presbyterian Church on July 27. 2025.
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Dave Osborne preaches Luke 16:1-9 on July 20, 2025 at Christ Presbyterian Church.
Let's talk about two of today's parables that are different from the others, because in them Jesus points to sinful men as examples of that which is good, which is confusing on the face of it, but let me explain. In the parable of the dishonest manager, his goal is to show his people how to think about wealth and earthly possessions: we are to use them to win favor with others while we still have them. In the parable of the persistent widow, God the Father is compared to an unjust judge. The goal, however, is to argue from the lesser to the greater. If an unjust judge will give justice through persistence, how much more so will the righteous judge grant justice to those who earnestly pray?Luke 16 - 1:08 . Luke 17 - 7:20 . Luke 18 - 13:42 . Ecclesiastes 8 - 21:10 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org
Reading Luke 16:1-17 where Jesus tells the parable of the dishonest manager, a lesson to His disciples about making the most of every opportunity to the glory of God. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!