The rich man and lazarus

Question 1

What is the story of the rich man and lazarus?

Answer 1

• Jesus describes a wealthy man and a poor beggar who live at the rich man’s gates
• the rich man never helps lazarus
• they both die and lazarus goes to Heaven whilst the rich man goes to hell where he is in discomfort and asks lazarus to help him
• in Heaven the Prophet Abraham reminds the rich man that he received good things on earth but lazarus did not so he will in Heaven

Question 2

What is the meaning of the rich man and lazarus?

Answer 2

Jesus teaches the message of showing mercy to others as well as meeting their needs. He makes it clear that God’s final judgement can not be changed.

Question 3

What is a piece of evidence about the rich man and lazarus?

Answer 3

“i tell you seventy-seven times” - Jesus on forgiveness

Question 4

How does the rich man and lazarus change a Catholic’s life?

Answer 4

• Catholics will try to live out the example of Jesus, by showing forgiveness to those people who may have wronged them.
• Catholics will try to help people in need by donating their time or money to charities like CAFOD who help people after disasters such as flooding.