We take a second look at the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus which is found in Luke 16:19-31. In this episode, we will look at how, with one detail, Jesus points his message directly at a character from his day that everyone in the audience would have known.

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This is part of a 16 part series we did on the Seven Cities of

Revelation. Over the next 15 weeks, we look at each of the seven cities as well as some of the histories from that timeframe that affect how we can understand some of the language John uses while writing the book of Revelation.

In this lesson, we look at Luke 16:19-31 - the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Many people debate whether this story is a parable or not. Join me as we break down the details to show you how it is a parable and who Jesus is pointing his message toward.

This video explores the seventh and final holiday from Leviticus 23 - the Festival of Tabernacles. We explore the meaning of the holiday and the traditions which developed before Jesus' birth. When Jesus interacts with the holiday, he is firmly established within the cultural nuances.

God's appointed seven holidays in Leviticus 23. Jesus fulfills all seven holidays. In this video, we look at the Day of Atonement and how Jesus is our atoning sacrifice.

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Jesus fulfills all seven of the biblical holidays from Leviticus 23. This lesson explores the fifth holiday - the Feast of Trumpets.

Jesus preached and demonstrated a message of forgiveness. People didn't want to hear it. Many in the first century thought they could bring about the kingdom of God through violence. It ended in what the Rabbi's call - "Baseless Hatred." They hated each other for no reason.

#12 Parables (part 4) The Wicked Tenants part II (Mark 12:1-12) by Scott Broberg

Jesus directs this complex parable at the religious leaders - the priests and the teachers of the law. This parable is a masterful weaving together of Old Testament texts (and 1st-century interpretation) to communicate the identity of Jesus.

The book of Acts tells the amazing story of how the Kingdom of God is spreading unstoppable. In this video, we look at how Luke structured the book of Acts to tell us this message.