:
Watch Live
Reston Bible Church

New to RBC? myRBC Give

  • Home
  • About
    • History of RBC
    • What We Believe
    • Sunday Services
    • Weekly Activities
    • Staff
    • Pastors
    • Elders
    • Contact Us
    • Weather Policy
  • Teaching
    • Live Stream
    • Sermons
    • Sr. High Audio
    • Jr. High Audio
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Marriage
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • Special Events
  • Events
    • Men
    • Women
    • Children
    • Jr. High
    • Sr. High
    • Community
    • Family Life
    • Classes
  • Ministries
    • Worship
    • ETS Courses
    • Shepherd Groups
    • Children’s Ministry
    • Jr. High Ministry
    • Sr. High Ministry
    • Young Adults
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Family Life
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • ESL Classes
    • Missions
    • Prayer
  • Care
    • Deacons
    • RBC Cares
    • Living On Mission
    • Counseling
    • Food Pantry
    • Community Garden
    • Guilford Elementary
    • Legal Clinic
    • GriefShare
    • Addicted Loved Ones
  • Resources
    • 2022 Annual Report
    • Jobs at RBC
    • Volunteer
    • myRBC
    • RightNow Media
    • Starting Point
    • Financial Peace
    • Believer’s Baptism
    • Parent-Child Dedications
    • Memorial Services
    • Weddings
    • Giving
  • Blog
  • Home
  • About
    • History of RBC
    • What We Believe
    • Sunday Services
    • Weekly Activities
    • Staff
    • Pastors
    • Elders
    • Contact Us
    • Weather Policy
  • Teaching
    • Live Stream
    • Sermons
    • Sr. High Audio
    • Jr. High Audio
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Marriage
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • Special Events
  • Events
    • Men
    • Women
    • Children
    • Jr. High
    • Sr. High
    • Community
    • Family Life
    • Classes
  • Ministries
    • Worship
    • ETS Courses
    • Shepherd Groups
    • Children’s Ministry
    • Jr. High Ministry
    • Sr. High Ministry
    • Young Adults
    • Men’s Ministry
    • Women’s Ministry
    • Family Life
    • Iglesia Hispana
    • ESL Classes
    • Missions
    • Prayer
  • Care
    • Deacons
    • RBC Cares
    • Living On Mission
    • Counseling
    • Food Pantry
    • Community Garden
    • Guilford Elementary
    • Legal Clinic
    • GriefShare
    • Addicted Loved Ones
  • Resources
    • 2022 Annual Report
    • Jobs at RBC
    • Volunteer
    • myRBC
    • RightNow Media
    • Starting Point
    • Financial Peace
    • Believer’s Baptism
    • Parent-Child Dedications
    • Memorial Services
    • Weddings
    • Giving
  • Blog

Sermon

Parables, Part 2: The Rich Man and Lazarus

July 11, 2021 Pete FerraraSermonsLuke

Being a member of God’s family does not mean receiving the blessing of the material world, it means being a blessing to the world from what we have been given. Because we know the humble and generous love of the gospel, it will exude from us and bear fruit.

  • Listen
  • Watch
MP3
https://www.restonbible.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/2021-07-11-Ferrara-Parables-RichMan.mp3
Parables, Part 2: The Rich Man and Lazarus

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

  1. What was one thing that you found particularly encouraging, challenging, or helpful in this message?
  2. Read and discuss the parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. Compare and contrast the characters in this parable. What stands out to you? How does this parable illustrate the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God?
  3. Why is it significant that Jesus names the beggar, but not the rich man?
  4. Discuss Pete’s statement, “Seeing death up close helps us see life up close.” How does death provide a perspective on life that we often miss or ignore?
  5. In what ways does Jesus “place the lowly on a pedestal of grace” in this parable? What other examples can you think of?
  6. How does pride keep us from noticing the trials of others?
  7. What conclusions might someone who doesn’t know you draw about your walk with Jesus based on how you spend your time, treasure and talents? What areas of your life do you need prayer and reminders of the gospel in order to live generously?
Series: Parables
Tagged with: Generosity, Parables, Pride, Treasure, Wealth

Parables, Part 1: The Parable of the Sower

Words Are Life

Teaching Menu

  • Sermons
  • Sr. High Audio
  • Jr. High Audio
  • Iglesia Hispana
  • Men’s Ministry
  • Women’s Ministry
  • Marriage
  • Special Events
  • Live Stream
  • Worship Service Archive

Filter by Series

Filter by Book

Filter by Speaker

Filter by Subject

About Us

RBC exists to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known. We seek to accomplish that through biblical preaching, teaching, and authentic Christian community here in Northern Virginia and around the world.

Sunday Services:
9:00 and 10:45 a.m.
Phone: 703-404-5010

Learn more Connect with us

On the Blog

  • QUEST: Preschool Lesson for February 5
    QUEST: Preschool Lesson for February 5
    February 4, 2023
  • BABY QUEST: February Lessons
    BABY QUEST: February Lessons
    February 3, 2023
  • Preparing for Sunday | February 5
    Preparing for Sunday | February 5
    February 2, 2023
  • Preparing for Sunday | January 29
    Preparing for Sunday | January 29
    January 25, 2023
See the Blog

Upcoming Events

  1. Marriage Booster – Choosing Us

    February 10 | 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm
  2. Band of Brothers Men’s Breakfast

    February 11 | 8:00 am - 9:30 am
  3. The Engagement Project

    February 12 | 8:45 am - 10:15 am
  4. HomeFront – How We Love Series

    February 12 | 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
  5. Youth Winter Retreat

    February 17 - February 20

View All Events

Twitter Updates

  • Preparing for Sunday, January 1 | Songs + Scripture at https://t.co/BSnzeYTmX1 https://t.co/9JfBsFr1hY - 40 days ago
  • Preparing for Christmas Eve | Songs + Scripture at https://t.co/jHiDXyGJbO https://t.co/xM23uy5asn - 47 days ago
  • Preparing for Sunday, December 4 | Songs + Scripture at https://t.co/EaWGQTm5q2 https://t.co/6q6crkI3Z7 - 66 days ago
Follow Us
Copyright 2020 Reston Bible Church | 45650 Oakbrook Court, Dulles, Virginia 20166