Think of that strange parable Jesus told about the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19–31, especially the part where the rich man, suffering in the torment of hell, suggests to father Abraham that the sight of a miraculous resurrection would convince his family to repent of their sin. But Abraham said, “They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.” And he said, “No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.” He said to him, “If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.” (vv. 29–31)
