Jesus’ fifth and final parable in this section of teaching continues on the theme of money, but introduces eternal damnation and salvation. This is one of Jesus’ most cutting parables, as he essentially warns the Pharisees they are headed for the fires of hell, unless they repent.
In Luke 16, Jesus continues to challenge the Pharisees by using a dishonest manager, guilty of embezzlement as an example to follow?! This is a hard-hitting sermon all about how Christians should use their money.
What causes rejoicing in heaven? What makes God happy? In Luke 15, Jesus teaches two very different groups of people: the tax collectors/sinners and the Pharisees. He teaches them by telling them stories. The stories help answer those questions and greatly challenge the self-righteous pharisees.
