Calvary Chapel of San Antonio

"I want to begin here this morning by pointing out that the mention of Lazarus by name is how we know this is a real story as opposed to a parable. Jesus never used real names in parables; his point here is obvious… He has tried every way possible to get the attention of the Pharisees. He has been direct. He has used parables to illustrate the truth of His statements. The sneer, however, has not left their faces and Jesus now turns to a real-life example of the exactly what it will cost the Pharisees if they do not repent."

"(In this passage) Noah’s faith is mentioned for two reasons: 1st, he was saved by his faith (physically and spiritually) and 2nd, his faith spoke to an evil world of the coming judgment. When we serve God faithfully, our witness speaks to others of both

salvation and judgment."

"This chapter turns here from who God is, to what God is going to do. This is a victory march over all nations who oppose God, those who worship false gods/idols. This is a prophesy about His ultimate victory over evil in this world, a time we know as the great tribulation. You know, even now as I say Jesus is coming soon, people refuse to believe. Sadly, some of those are Christians. But please notice that not only is He coming back for victory, He is coming with zeal to accomplish it!.."

"The opening statement in our study is frightening (at least it should be). God knows our hearts! Not the one we rationalize sin away with—our real hearts! The Pharisees were sneering because Jesus just nailed them about loving money! We, like the Pharisees, often reject the Word of God because it hits a little too close to home."