The Shrewd Manager
The manager was accused of doing this with his master’s possessions.
What is wasting them?
The rich man was dressed in purple and fine linen, while Lazarus was covered in these.
What are sores?
Abraham tells the rich man that a "great" one of these has been set in place to prevent anyone from crossing between them.
What is a chasm (or gulf)?
Jesus said that it is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the least stroke of a pen to drop out of this.
What is the Law?
If Angels are not what a thing is, what are they?
What is what a thing does?
This is the meaning of the name "Satan" in Hebrew.
What is Accuser (or Adversary)?
To ensure he had a place to stay after being fired, the manager reduced the debts of people who owed these two specific commodities.
What are olive oil and wheat?
Lazarus longed to eat this, which fell from the rich man's table.
What are crumbs?
The rich man begged Abraham to send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool this body part.
What is his tongue?
Jesus told the Pharisees that what people value highly is actually this in God’s sight.
What is detestable?
In the Bible, this is the only angel specifically given the title of "Archangel."
Who is Michael?
In Matthew 12, Jesus is accused of driving out demons by this "prince of demons."
Who is Beelzebul (or Beelzebub)?
This is the specific amount the first debtor’s bill was reduced by (originally 800 gallons of olive oil).
What is 400 gallons (or 50%)?
These animals provided a grim sort of "comfort" to Lazarus by licking his sores.
What are dogs?
This is the reason Abraham gives for why the rich man is in agony while Lazarus is comforted.
What is that the rich man received his "good things" in life, while Lazarus received "bad things"?
According to verse 16, the Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until this man arrived.
Who is John (the Baptist)?
This angel appeared to Mary in Luke 1 and to Daniel in the Old Testament.
Who is Gabriel?
When Jesus asked a possessed man in the region of the Gerasenes for his name, the demon replied with this name, "for we are many."
What is Legion?
Jesus used this story to teach that if you have not been trustworthy in handling "worldly wealth," you will not be trusted with this.
What are true riches?
After death, the rich man found himself in this place of torment.
What is Hades?
The rich man had this many brothers he wanted to warn.
What is five?
Jesus teaches that a man who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits this sin.
What is adultery?
These multi-winged celestial beings are described in Isaiah 6 as calling out "Holy, holy, holy."
Who are the Seraphim (or Seraphs)?
According to 2 Corinthians 11:14, Satan masquerades as an angel of this.
What is Light?
Jesus concludes the parable by stating that no servant can serve these two masters.
Who are God and Money (Mamon)?
The rich man looked up and saw Lazarus in this specific location (often used as a metaphor for paradise).
What is Abraham’s side (or Abraham’s bosom)?
Abraham tells the rich man that if his brothers do not listen to these two sources, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.
Who are Moses and the Prophets?
Jesus noted that since the Good News of the Kingdom is being preached, everyone is trying to do this to get into it.
What is forcing their way in?
Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as "ministering spirits" sent to serve those who will inherit this.
What is salvation?
The Book of Jude quotes from this pseudepigraphic book
What is the Book of Enoch.