Many people read the story of the rich man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) and immediately assume it’s a literal, factual description of the afterlife. Others recognize it as a parable—one Jesus crafted to expose the Pharisees’ unbelief and their twisted use of wealth and tradition. Either way, the core message isn’t about flames, talking souls, or Abraham’s “bosom”—it’s about FAITH in God’s Word. Remember: Jesus had just confronted the Pharisees for being “covetous” (v.14). He then launches into a

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