Contrasting Lives

Sunday 28 September 2025

Text: Luke 16: 19-31
 
Whoever goes to the Lord for safety,
    whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,
He will cover us with his wings;
   we will be safe in his care;
    his faithfulness will protect and defend us.
 
Today’s passage from Luke is the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. It is a confusing passage! It confronts us with a beggar at the gate covered in ulcerated sores on the one hand, and a scary picture of hell on the other.

The main overarching idea of the parable is one of contrast. The contrasts are extreme. The contrasts can be shown in the characters, their responses, and their destiny.

Watch the recorded sermon here to listen to Hamish examine these three aspects in turn.
https://youtu.be/q635ZcKcZgw