August 16, 2020 - when we're uncomfortable

Theme: Waking Up to God - Jesus: when we’re uncomfortable

Prayer

Luke 16:19-21                                                                  Common English Bible Translation

“There was a certain rich man who clothed himself in purple and fine linen, and who feasted luxuriously every day. At his gate lay a certain poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. Lazarus longed to eat the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Instead, dogs would come and lick his sores. (Question: What are the things we long to have in life and why do we long for those things?)

Luke 16:22-24

“The poor man died and was carried by angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. While being tormented in the place of the dead, he looked up and saw Abraham at a distance with Lazarus at his side. He shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I’m suffering in this flame.’ (Question: How do you treat other people when you are uncomfortable?)

Luke 16:25-26

But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received good things, whereas Lazarus received terrible things. Now Lazarus is being comforted and you are in great pain. Moreover, a great crevasse has been fixed between us and you. Those who wish to cross over from here to you cannot. Neither can anyone cross from there to us.’ (Question: How uncomfortable do you have to be before you change something?)

Luke 16:27-29

“The rich man said, ‘Then I beg you, Father, send Lazarus to my father’s house. I have five brothers. He needs to warn them so that they don’t come to this place of agony.’ Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets. They must listen to them.’ (Question: When are you most likely and least likely to take someone’s advice? Why?)

Luke 16:30-31

The rich man said, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will change their hearts and lives.’ Abraham said, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the Prophets, then neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.” (Question: Why is it so hard to listen to wisdom and then use that wisdom to change?)

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, 

on earth as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread,

And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil

For thine is the kingdom and the power 

and the glory, forever.  Amen

Blessing

Song List (to listen to from wherever you get your music)

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Ain’t No Man – The Avett Brothers

Preacher Man – Asa

Royals - Lorde

Quote by Writer, Nobel Laureate, & Holocaust Survivor, Elie Wiesel

“A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude.”

Quote by Mother Teresa

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”