Most People Miss THIS in the Parable of the Rich Man | Sam Shamoun

What does Luke 16 really teach about the afterlife, judgment, and the requirement of mercy? In this powerful exposition, Sam Shamoun unpacks the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:19–31) and shows why Jesus’ parables are rooted in everyday reality — not mere allegory. Sam explains how the beggar Lazarus is carried by angels to Abraham’s bosom, how the rich man’s body is buried while his soul is in Hades, and why recognition, spiritual bodies, role reversal, and the “great gulf fixed” between destinies matter for doctrine and practical Christian living. He warns against seeking signs and wonders as proof (when Moses and the Prophets are sufficient), connects the parable to Matthew 25 (sheep and goats), and issues a stern call for faith that manifests in mercy: love in deed, not just words. Keywords: Lazarus, Rich Man, Luke 16, parable, afterlife, Hades, Abraham’s bosom, angels, soul, spirit, mercy, compassion, judgment, Matthew 25, sheep and goats, Moses and the Prophets, Scripture sufficiency, signs and wonders, repentance, eternal punishment, eternal life, works of Abraham, Christian charity.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: Unpacking the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16).
0:40 Parable vs reality — why Jesus’ parables are rooted in everyday phenomena.
1:40 The scene: the rich man, Lazarus at the gate, dogs, and absence of compassion.
3:12 Angels carry Lazarus to Abraham’s bosom — the soul/spirit survives death.
4:35 The rich man buried but his soul in Hades — what is being described?
6:00 Role reversal: the wealthy now beg mercy and receive none.
7:30 Fire, water, and spiritual realities — allegory vs literal aspects of the afterlife.
9:00 Abraham recognizes the rich man — the “works of Abraham” and true sonship.
11:00 A great gulf fixed — Hebrews 9:27 and the finality of postmortem judgment.
12:30 Moses and the Prophets are sufficient — why Scripture, not signs, must convince.
14:30 Application: Matthew 25 (sheep and goats), love in deed not words, warning to the wealthy.
17:30 Theological summary — Christ as Judge, final exhortation to mercy and faith.
19:59 Closing prayer, benediction, and final appeal to live out love practically.

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