NOTES for Luk 16:31

It is the last words that Jesus makes go out of Abraham's mouth in the parable of the Rich man and of Lazarus. Certainly, the parable is first of all about a posthumous reward, even if it is not the only meaning. We are in general, let say used to this meaning, however for the Jews, first people to listen to this parable, it was an important and new revelation. But the last words of the Lord's parable talk about the testimony of the Resuscitated from the deaths: "…neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead ". Of course, it is here about His Resurrection, and it is essential for us to know that a man is capable of believing the Resuscitated only if he "hears Moses and the Prophets". It is necessary to note that the expression "Moses and the prophets" means first of all the Bible in all its completeness as it was known and accepted when Jesus was on earth. Secondly the word “hear" in this context doesn't mean as much an aural perception, as obedience, the execution of God's word. The great sign of Resurrection will not bring us to change our lives if we do not execute God's word.