Bible Study The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus -Luke 16:19-31

[Ormly]

Oh My Goodness! Are you saying that this is one time the disciples weren't with Him ---and you know for sure??

I never said that. Please read what I said.

"His disciples didn't question Him because He wasn't talking to them at this time. If you had actually read the passage in it's context, you would have realized He was talking to the Pharisees. This is why the Rich man dressed in a purple robe and line linen was mentioned in the story."

Where in that quote did I say they weren't with him?

You implied it by saying He wasn't speaking to them which is so, He wasn't. And when He spoke in parables to the Pharisees He always EXPLAINED it to them. This time He didn't, did He? Hmm -- Gotta make one wonder.... just a little bit, eh?

What's more I'd like to know where you believe the righteous went, when they died before the cross. They certainly couldn't enter into the Holy presence of God?

They went to their graves to await resurrection... or to "sleep" as Jesus was fond of saying. We could debate who the ones in Matthew 27:52 were or how many resurrections there are, but that may be for a different thread.[/quote]

Is that a fact?? Then where did Jesus did go when He died? While you'r at it you can also tells us where the thief who died with Him on the cross went when he died. No debate is really necessary for this -- it's too elementary.