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TAKE HOME PAGE Lazarus and the Rich Man Take Home Page: Lazarus and the Rich Man Memory Verse In your lifetime you received good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. Luke 16:25 Bible Story Summary There once was a rich and respected man who lived in a beautiful house. Outside his door was a beggar who was full of sores and very hungry. His name was Lazarus. Lazarus hoped that the rich man would give him something to eat, but he did not even look at him. When Lazarus died, the angels came and carried him into heaven, to Abraham’s bosom. Not long after that, the rich man also died and all his riches were left on earth. The man who was once rich now found himself in a place of terrible suffering. When he saw Lazarus sitting by Abraham’s bosom, he called to Abraham and asked Lazarus for help. The rich man now realised that he had made a mistake, but it was too late. He begged that Abraham let Lazarus warn his five brothers on earth so that they would not have to suffer the same way. Abraham told him that they have Moses and the prophets to listen to on earth. The rich man insisted they would not listen to them but that they would listen to someone who is dead. Abraham replied, “If they do not want to listen to them, they will not be convinced even if someone goes to them from the dead to explain it to them.”(Luke 16: 19-31) Today in Sunday School The children learned we want to focus on our eternal life more than on our earthly life. They also learned that only after the rich man entered eternity, he realised his earthly wealth was not important. We also want to live our life with God independent of earthly riches. Ideas For Discussion We do not want anything to lead us away from God. As a family, you can discuss: • How the rich man treated Lazarus on earth. • What Lazarus and the rich man experienced after they died. Live Your Faith As a family, you can create a list of the things you can do to show kindness to others.
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TAKE HOME PAGELazarus and the Rich Man
Take Home Page: Lazarus and the Rich Man
Memory Verse
In your lifetime you received good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. Luke 16:25
Bible Story Summary
There once was a rich and respected man who lived in a beautiful house. Outside his door was a beggar who was full of sores and very hungry. His name was Lazarus. Lazarus hoped that the rich man would give him something to eat, but he did not even look at him. When Lazarus died, the angels came and carried him into heaven, to Abraham’s bosom. Not long after that, the rich man also died and all his riches were left on earth. The man who was once rich now found himself in a place of terrible suffering. When he saw Lazarus sitting by Abraham’s bosom, he called to Abraham and asked Lazarus for help. The rich man now realised that he had made a mistake, but it was too late. He begged that Abraham let Lazarus warn his five brothers on earth so that they would not have to suffer the same way. Abraham told him that they have Moses and the prophets to listen to on earth. The rich man insisted they would not listen to them but that they would listen to someone who is dead. Abraham replied, “If they do not want to listen to them, they will not be convinced even if someone goes to them from the dead to explain it to them.”(Luke 16: 19-31)
Today in Sunday School
The children learned we want to focus on our eternal life more than on our earthly life. They also learned that only after the rich man entered eternity, he realised his earthly wealth was not important. We also want to live our life with God independent of earthly riches.
Ideas For Discussion
We do not want anything to lead us away from God. As a family, you can discuss:
• How the rich man treated Lazarus on earth.
• What Lazarus and the rich man experienced after they died.
Live Your Faith
As a family, you can create a list of the things you can do to show kindness to others.
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TeacherNotes
Lazarus and the Rich Man
Contents
Message We want to focus on our eternal life more than on our earthly life.
Learning Objectives
The children will learn: � How only after the rich man entered eternity, he realised his earthly wealth was not important.
� Independent of earthly riches, we want to live our life with God.
Bible Text Luke 16:19-31
Lazarus and the Rich Man
Jesus told the following parable to some Pharisees.
“There is a rich and respected man who lives in a beautiful house. The man can afford the best clothes and food. At the rich man’s door, however, lies a beggar who is full of sores and very hungry. The rich man knows the poor man well. He knows him as Lazarus.
Lazarus hopes that the rich man will give him something to eat. He wants to be fed with just the crumbs, which fall from the rich man’s table. The rich man does not worry about Lazarus and does not even look at him.1
One day Lazarus dies and the angels carry him to heaven, to Abraham’s bosom. Not long after that the
rich man also dies and is buried. Something very different, however, awaits him. He had to leave all his riches and all his goods on earth. The man that was once so rich finds himself in terrible suffering. He sees Lazarus who sits in Abraham’s bosom. He calls out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me.’2
Abraham answers, ‘Remember what it was like on earth! You had all one could wish for while poor Lazarus had to suffer. Now he is comforted and you are troubled. Now there is great gulf between us, so nobody can pass from here to you.’ Only now does the rich man realise his big mistake, but it is too late.3
He continues pleading, ‘Father Abraham, I beg you for I have five brothers, please send Lazarus to warn them so that they will not come to this place of torment.’
Abraham replies, ‘They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them.’
The rich man replies, ‘No, Father Abraham they will not hear them. But if someone who has died goes to them, they will repent.’
Abraham answers, ‘They know Moses and the prophets and should listen to them. If they do not want
Teacher Tip: The 1, 2, 3, and 4
refer to steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 in
the Lesson Instructions.
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LESSON INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHER
Lazarus and the Rich Man
to listen to them, they will not be convinced even if someone goes
to them from the dead to explain it to them.’”4
Lead-In
Estimated Time
5
Your Est. Time
Things You Need
� Rich man picture card (page 5 � Poor man picture card (page 6) � Chart paper � Marker � Scissors � Glue or tape
Before You Teach the Lesson
• Divide the chart paper into two equal sections. Then place a line at the lower end of the paper (see Teacher Notes).
• Print and cut out the rich and poor man picture cards. Glue each picture in one of the sections on the chart paper.
What You Should Do
1 Give the children a few minutes to look at both pictures on the chart paper. Ask them to describe the person they see in the first column. As they respond write their answers on the chart paper under the picture. Then repeat the exercise with the picture in the second the column. Again, write their responses on the chart paper.
Ask the children to predict which man is more spiritually prepared. As the children respond, write an “x” in the bottom corresponding section of the column. Tell the children that in the lesson today they are going to learn about what happened between a rich man and a man named Lazarus.
Lesson Instructions
Estimated Time
10
to
15Your Est. Time
Things You Need
� Nothing required
Before You Teach the Lesson
• No preparation required.
Contents (continued)
Discussion Point: Describe
the person in each picture.
Alternative Suggestion: Glue
both pictures on heavier weight
paper. Give the picture cards
to the children to examine then
tape them on the chart paper.
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What You Should Do
1 Begin telling the bible story. Ask them how they think Lazarus felt. Encourage them to share their answers. Then ask how they think the rich man felt. After they respond, tell them that the rich man placed more value on his earthly possessions than helping his neighbour. Continue telling the story
2 Emphasize that on earth, the rich man had everything he could have ever wanted and Lazarus had nothing. Now in eternity, Lazarus sits beside Abraham while the rich man finds himself in terrible suffering. Continue telling the story.
3 Ask if any of the children have ever done something that they
really regretted doing. Then ask if they wished that they could change the situation. Point out that sometimes we wish we could change the situation but it is too late and we have to live with the outcome whatever it may be. Finish telling the story to the end.
4 Explain to the children that the rich man wanted Lazarus to go warn his brothers about the turmoil they would experience in heaven if they continued living their life with a focus on their earthly riches. Abraham did not allow for this because they needed to accept and believe the teachers that God gave them on earth.
Real-Life ApplicationEstimated Time
5
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10Your Est. Time
Things You Need
� Chart paper from Lead-In
Before You Teach the Lesson
• No preparation required.
What You Should Do
1 Draw the children’s attention to the chart paper from the Lead-In. Look at how many children thought the rich man was more spiritually prepared than the poor man. Then look at how many children predicted the poor man as more spiritually prepared than the rich man. Now after hearing the story, briefly discuss who
truly is more spiritually prepared. The rich man was wealthy and respected; however, he exalted himself above Lazarus.
2 Ask the children what the rich man should have done. After they respond, emphasise the right thing to do would have been to help Lazarus. Christ
Lesson Instructions (continued)
Discussion Point: How do
you think Lazarus felt?
Discussion Point: How do
you think the rich man felt?
Discussion Point: Who do
you now think is truly more
spiritually prepared? The rich
man or Lazarus?
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LESSON INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHER
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taught us that we should love our neighbour which includes helping them physically. It does not matter if we are rich or poor. It pleases God when we live our lives according to Christ’s
teachings. When we do this, our spiritual development is not influenced by the amount of earthly wealth we possess or the circumstances that we go through.
ActivityEstimated Time
5
to
10Your Est. Time
What You Should Do
1 Do one or more of the activities.
Real-Life Application (continued)
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Lead-In: Rich Man Picture Card
LEAD-IN PICTURE CARD
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Lead-In: Poor Man Picture Card
LEAD-IN PICTURE CARD
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TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACTIVITIES
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Craft: The Gulf Estimated Time
15 Your Est. Time
Age Level 7–10 years old
Things You Need
� Flame template (page 2) � Paper plate (1 per child) � Glue or tape � Scissors � Markers, crayons, or coloured pencils � Decorating supplies
Before the Activity
• Print one flame template page for each child. Each child will need one set.
What You Should Do
1 Give each child a paper plate and a copy of the flame template. Tell the children to draw a small river in the middle of the plate. This small river divides the paper plate into two sections (see Teacher Notes). Then tell them to colour and cut out each flame. Next, have them glue each flame onto the left side of the paper plate.
2 On the right side of the paper plate, tell the children to draw a picture of what they think it heaven looked like where Lazarus was. Afterwards, ask them to write the memory verse on their plate. Then briefly review how the picture connects to the story.
Memory Verse: In life you
received good things, and
likewise Lazarus evil things; but
now he is comforted and you
are tormented. Luke 16:25
Alternative Suggestion:
Draw flames instead of printing
the flame template.
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CRAFT FLAME TEMPLATELazarus and the Rich Man
Craft: The Gulf
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TeacherNotes
TeacherNotes
TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACTIVITIES
Activities: G
ame
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Game: BowlingEstimated Time
10 Your Est. Time
Age Level 7–10 years old
Things You Need
� Questions and answer page (page 2) � 5 to 10 empty plastic bottles � Medium sized ball � Pen and paper to record the score
Before the Activity
• At one end of the room, place the empty plastic bottles (see Teacher Notes).
• Opposite to the bottles, place tape or string approximately five metres (see Teacher Notes).
• Print the question and answer page.
What You Should Do
1 Divide the children into two teams. Ask each team to form a line behind the line. One at a time, ask the first person in each line a question. If the children do not know the answer, they may discuss it with their teammates. If the question is answered correctly, the child stands behind the line and rolls the ball at the empty plastic bottles. Each bottle that is knocked down is worth one point. Stand all bottles that were knocked down up again and the other team tries to answer a question. If the question is not answered correctly, place the card in the pile and ask the other team a different question. Continue playing the game until all the questions have been answered correctly.
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Lazarus and the Rich ManGAME QUESTION AND ANSWER PAGE
Game: Bowling
How did the rich man live?
Answer: He was dressed in fine linen and lived in a beautiful house.
How did Lazarus live?
Answer: Lazarus lay at the gate of the rich man, covered in sores and wanted to eat what fell from the rich man’s table.
Is there any evidence in this bible story that the rich man went out of his way to help Lazarus?
Answer: No.
What happened when Lazarus died?
Answer: The angels carried him to Abraham’s side in heaven.
What became of the rich man when he died?
Answer: He went to a place where he was tormented.
What did the rich man ask Abraham to do when he saw Lazarus by his side?
Answer: He wanted Abraham to send Lazarus to comfort him.
How did Abraham reply to the rich man when he was being tormented?
Answer: He told him that he would live in agony because of the things he had done on earth.
The rich man made a mistake and trusted in his riches. Whom should he have trusted instead?
Answer: God.
Why is it important for us to not try and obtain ungodly goods?
Answer: Because they can lead us away from God.
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