He will inherit the promises at the time of the resurrection of the just. He was still dead at the time of Christ's earthly ministry, and he still is in his grave today ( John 8:52). Abraham, however, died without actually inheriting these promises ( Acts 7:2-5 Hebrews 11:8-13). Lazarus could not inherit either eternal life or the land before his father Abraham received the promises. When was this beggar to inherit eternal life in this Promised Land? I Corinthians 15:50-53 I Thessalonians 4:16-17 Matthew 25:31-34.Д¬omment: A son who is heir to his father's property cannot inherit and possess it before his father inherits it. Because the angels carried Lazarus into Abraham's bosom, he became one of Abraham's children and thus an heir to the Promised Land on this earth-not in heaven-and eternal life.ДЈ. 'Your seed' refers primarily to Christ, the chief of 'Abraham's seed, and heir according to the promise.' Since God's promise of the land of Canaan was forever, it is an eternal inheritance and includes eternal life ( Hebrews 9:15). God even included the actual boundary line of the property in His agreement with Abraham. What was the promise Abraham received from God? Genesis 12:5-7 13:15 15:18 Romans 9:6-8.Д¬omment: God promised Abraham's descendants land on earth-the land of Canaan, and later it was all the land he could see. Lazarus had gained such intimacy with Abraham, while the Pharisees, who considered themselves to be the recipients of God's promises to Abraham, had not.Дў. Moses carried the children of Israel in his bosom ( Numbers 11:12). Jesus was 'in the bosom' of the Father ( John 1:18), enjoying His blessings and close relationship. God will care for His people as a shepherd for his sheep, carrying them 'in his bosom' ( Isaiah 40:11). The 'bosom' metaphor occurs frequently in Scripture. Since Lazarus had given himself to Christ, he became one of Abraham's spiritual children and an heir to the promises of God ( Galatians 3:7). Lazarus, therefore, comes into an intimate relationship with Abraham and receives salvation ( Galatians 3:29). His words depict a loving embrace, suggesting an intimate relationship. Where is righteous Lazarus the beggar taken? Luke 16:19-22.Д¬omment: Jesus describes Lazarus as being taken to Abraham's bosom, which is simply the human breast, with the arms as an enclosure. He is soon consumed while Lazarus the beggar dwells safely in immortality.ДЎ. Jesus pictures the rich man crying out for help because of his mental and physical anguish at this time, but he is not burning eternally in hell fire. The Lake of Fire will burn them up completely and finally. The wicked will be raised to physical life in their resurrection, and then, immediately knowing that they are doomed, they will be cast into the Lake of Fire designed by God to consume them. In the parable, the rich man-representing all workers of iniquity, all sinners-illustrates what is to befall the unrepentant. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out' ( Luke 13:27-28). Jesus uses it to help them understand His earlier words: 'Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity. In Luke 16:19-31 appears the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, which Jesus spoke to those who would not repent. Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Part Two).Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Part One).The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man series:

Lazarus and the rich man