Bible References

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Bible references

The Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37

Poor references in the Bible - The Bible contains more than 300 verses on the poor and social justice.

 Poor in spirit Matthew 5:3, Luke 6:20

Rich and money references in the Bible  The rich young man – Matthew 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22  The danger of riches – Matthew 19:23-26, Mark 10:23-27, Luke 18:24-27  Expulsion of those selling in the temple – Matthew 21:12-16, Mark 11:15-19  Paying taxes to Caesar – Matthew 22:15-23  Selling your possessions – Luke 12:33-34  Renouncing possessions – Luke14:25-27  True treasures – Matthew 6:19-21  Trust in providence – Matthew 6:25-34  The pearl of great price – Matthew 13:44-46  The right use of money – Luke 16:9-13  The rich man and Lazarus – Luke 16:19-31  The rich aristocrat Luke 18:18-23 Bible reference questions

The Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37

‘Poor’ references in the Bible - The Bible contains more than 300 verses on the poor and social justice.

 Poor in spirit Matthew 5:3, Luke 6:20 o What does it mean to be ‘poor in spirit’

‘Rich’ and ‘money’ references in the Bible  The rich young man – Matthew 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22 o Why did Jesus ask the young man to give away all his possessions to the poor?

 The danger of riches – Matthew 19:23-26, Mark 10:23-27, Luke 18:24-27 o List as many as possible of the dangers that riches can bring.

 Expulsion of those selling in the temple – Matthew 21:12-16, Mark 11:15-19  Paying taxes to Caesar – Matthew 22:15-23  Selling your possessions – Luke 12:33-34  Renouncing possessions – Luke14:25-27  True treasures – Matthew 6:19-21  Trust in providence – Matthew 6:25-34  The pearl of great price – Matthew 13:44-46 o What do you think is the pearl of great price?

 The right use of money – Luke 16:9-13  The rich man and Lazarus – Luke 16:19-31 o What is the lesson from this story?  The rich aristocrat Luke 18:18-23