What a Sinner Learned after Death

Luke 16:19-24:

19) “Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor everyday. 20) “And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores, 21) and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores. 22) “Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried. 23) “In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. 24) “ And he cried out and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.’

1. God wants you to think about your death, Psalm 90: 10-12; 39:4-6

2. Luke 16:19-31: Jesus spoke of a sinner and lessons he learned after his death.

I Lessons Learned after Death.

 A. He learned Earthly wealth is nothing, Luke 16:19-22; Ecclesiastes 5:15

  1. We must not trust in riches, Luke 16:14

  2. The riches of the righteous, Luke 16:19-22

 B. He learned punishment for sin is real, painful, and eternal, Luke 16:23- 25

  1. Hell is hot and it hurts, Mark 9:43-48

  2. Its punishment is unending and can’t be eased. Luke 16:24

 C. He learned death is permanent, Ecclesiastes 9:3-6

  1. Death permanently ends material existence. Luke 16:27,30

  2. Death permanently brings rest or punishment. Luke 16:24-26;Revelation 14:13.

  D. He learned misery does not love company, Luke 16:27-28

   1. Sinners entice weak and naïve to join them in sin.Proverbs 1:10-19; Proverbs 18:24; 27:6

  E. He learned the Inspired Word of God (Bible) is sufficient, Luke    16:27-31.

   1. It is enough to convict and convert sinners. John 16:8,      2nd Timothy 3:16

   2. It is enough to complete us in Christ. 2nd Timothy 3:17.