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for March 5, 2026
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03-05-2026 Luke 16 v1931 Let Them Listen To Moses And The Prophets
The Gospel of Luke Chapter 16 Verse 19 thru 31
19 “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. 20 And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores. 22 When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.’ 25 Abraham replied, ‘My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. 26 Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.’ 27 He said, ‘Then I beg you, father, send him to my father’s house, 28 for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.’ 29 But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’ 30 He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent. 31 Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.’”
Luke 16:19-31 presents a poignant parable often referred to as the Rich Man and Lazarus. In this narrative, Jesus contrasts the lives and fates of a wealthy man who indulged in luxury and a poor beggar named Lazarus who suffered greatly. When both men die, their roles are reversed: Lazarus is carried to Abraham’s side, a place of comfort, while the rich man finds himself in torment. This story serves as a powerful reminder of the eternal consequences of our earthly choices and the importance of heeding the messages delivered by the prophets about our Savior, Jesus Christ.
In this parable, the rich man’s desperate pleas for relief highlight the consequences of a life lived without compassion and without regard for those in need. His request for Lazarus to return to warn his family reflects a deep-seated understanding of their dire situation. However, Abraham’s response is profound: “They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.” This exchange underscores the importance of the scriptures and the prophetic messages that point us toward salvation through Jesus.
As readers and followers of Christ, we are reminded that the teachings of the prophets are eternally relevant. They instruct us to act with love, justice, and mercy—to recognize Christ in those who suffer and to respond with generosity. It is a clarion call to listen to God’s Word, which has been revealed through the prophets throughout history. By embracing these teachings, we align ourselves more closely with the example set by Jesus, who embodies love and compassion for all. So, let us heed the wisdom of the prophets and the teachings of Jesus, for they lead us to a life of purpose and eternal hope void of damnation. Amen.
Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.
At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.
I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.
I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins
†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®
Ephesians 6:17-20
03-05-2026 Luke 16 v1931
**Let Them Listen To Moses And The Prophets**
In a land where rich man dressed in fine array,
Lived lavishly, indulging in excess every day.
At his gate, a beggar named Lazarus lay,
With hopes that crumbs would fall, to ease his fray.
Lazarus, weary, with sores upon his skin,
Yearned for a morsel, a flicker to begin,
While dogs licked his wounds, his plight grew within,
Each day brought despair, where hope wore thin.
But time, it flows, and beneath the sun’s light,
Both souls journeyed into the infinite night.
The rich man, in torment, gazed from his plight,
While Lazarus rested, in Heaven’s pure sight.
“O Father Abraham,” the rich man did call,
“I thirst for a drop, a mercy so small!
Send Lazarus here, let him hear my thrall,
For I am in anguish, within this great hall!”
“Remember your lifetime,” the patriarch replied,
“You feasted in comfort, while Lazarus cried.
Now he’s comforted, while you’re cast aside,
The chasm is fixed, no crossing the tide.”
“Then send him to warn my brothers at home,
Let them not fall prey to this fate that I roam!”
But Abraham replied from his heavenly dome,
“They have Moses and prophets—let them hear, not be alone.”
In the silence of wisdom, the lesson rings clear,
In the choices we make, the love we endear.
For the wealth we amass, though it may seem dear,
Does not shield our hearts from heaven or fear.
So heed the tale woven through rich and poor,
In kindness and mercy, find the open door.
For what we share on earth, from the heart’s pure core,
Shapes the legacy written forevermore. Amen.
© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins
March 5, 2026 @ 04:44 AM EST
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