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I. THE RICH MAN IN HIS AFFLUENCE AND ENJOYMENTS.

II. LAZARUS IN HIS POVERTY.

1. A beggar.

2. Homeless.

3. Afflicted in person.

III. THE DEATH OF LAZARUS.

1. At his death he becomes the subject of angelic minis. tration.

2. He is conveyed in triumph to glory.

IV. THE DEMISE OF THE RICH MAN.

1. His riches could not save him from death.

2. They could only secure him an imposing funeral.Lessons:

1. That piety on earth is often allied with poverty and suffering.

2. That earthly prosperity and magnificence are no proofs of the Divine favour.

3. That whatever be our condition in this world, we are travelling towards another.

4. That death is inevitable to all stations and ranks.

(J. Burns, D. D.)

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KJV: There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

WEB: "Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.