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Boys of the Bible PATTERN SERIES

Block 82: Lazarus (beggar) Pattern for one 8”x12” finished block. All seams are 1/4”. Pressing directions are indicated.

"…but now he is comforted, and you are in agony." Luke 16:25 Jesus has always been a champion of the underdog. So it is no surprise that in many of his parables, the underdog comes out on top. The same is true for the parable of Lazarus the beggar (not to be confused with Jesus’ dear friend, Lazarus).

Lazarus’s body was covered in sores. He was dying slowly. Each day, he rested outside a wealthy man’s gates, happy for whatever scraps would be thrown his way. But the rich man had no con-cern for Lazarus. With each day that passed, Lazarus became weaker and weaker. Eventually, his body surrendered and Lazarus died. Angels delivered Lazarus to heaven to stand beside Abraham. Shortly after, the rich man died and he was delivered to the depths of hell. The rich man appealed to Abraham, asking that Lazarus be sent to wait on him and help him cool off. He also asked Abra-ham to send Lazarus to warn his brothers about sinful behaviors and the punishment that await-ed them. Abraham denied both requests. Abraham knew that the brothers had denied the scrip-ture and would be unlikely to believe a messenger. Abraham responded to the rich man, reminding him that in life, he enjoyed comfort, while Lazarus lived in agony, and now in death, the roles are re-versed.

Reversed roles, for good reason. In life, the wealthy man rejected the Gospel, so in death, God re-jected him. A rich man can’t buy his way into heaven. God gives wealth with the expectation that it is used to better humanity. This is exactly what Jesus meant when he said, “the last will be first and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:16.

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Fabric Requirements & Cutting instructions

Fabric 1 Shown Gray

Fat 1/16th or scrap (1) 1-1/2”x2-1/2” rectangle (6) 1-1/2”x3-1/2” rectangles

Fabric 2 Shown Brown

Fat 1/8th or scrap (4) 1-1/2”x2-1/2” rectangles (4) 1”x3-1/2” rectangles (8) 1-1/2”x3-1/2” rectangles

Fabric 3 Shown Black

Fat 1/16th or scrap (1) 2-1/2” square (2) 2-1/2”x8-1/2” rectangles

Contrast Turquoise

Fat 1/16th or scrap (1) 1-1/2”x2-1/2” rectangle

Luke 16:25

Lazarus (beggar)

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Boys of the Bible PATTERN SERIES Block 82: Lazarus (beggar)

Pattern for one 8”x12” finished block. All seams are 1/4”. Pressing directions are indicated. Instructions 1. Stitch 3-1/2” Fabric 2 rectangles to the sides of the 3-1/2” Fab-ric 1 rectangles. Press toward the Fabric 2 rectangles. The unfin-ished units should measure 3-1/2” square and 2-1/2”x3-1/2”. Make (4) 3-1/2” squares and (2) 2-1/2”x3-1/2” rectangles. 2. Stitch 2-1/2” Fabric 2 rectangles to the sides of 2-1/2” Fabric 1/Contrast rectangles. Press toward the Fabric 2 rectangles. The unfinished units should measure 2-1/2”x3-1/2”. Make (1) unit of each color way.

3. Stitch the top and bottom rows together using units from

Step 1 and Step 2. Press to the outside. The unfinished row should measure 3-1/2”x8-1/2”. Make (2) rows.

4. Stitch the center row together using the remaining units from Step 1 and the Fabric 3 square. Press to the inside. The unfinished row should measure 2-1/2”x8-1/2”.

5. Stitch the rows together to finish the block center. Press to the inside. The un-finished block center should measure 8-1/2” square.

6. Setting Tabs: Stitch 2-1/2”x8-1/2” rectangles to the top and bottom of the unit. Press toward the rectangles. The unfinished block should measure 8-1/2”x12-1/2”.

Optional: Embroider the block name and Bible verse on the setting tabs.

Stitchin’ Tree Quilts — 712.647.3161 — stitchintree.com — © 2017 Stitchin’ Tree LLC Woodbine, IA Please contact us if you find an error in this pattern or have difficulty following these instructions. —Limited reproduction rights may be granted in accordance with contract terms.

Lazarus (beggar)

Luke 16:25

Fabric 2

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Make 4 Make 2

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Boys of the Bible PATTERN SERIES Block 82: Lazarus (beggar)

I chose Beggars Blocks to represent Lazarus, a beggar who was re-warded greatly for his steadfast faith. The space below is provided for your personal reflection.

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Stitchin’ Tree Quilts — 712.647.3161 — stitchintree.com — © 2017 Stitchin’ Tree LLC Woodbine, IA Please contact us if you find an error in this pattern or have difficulty following these instructions. —Limited reproduction rights may be granted in accordance with contract terms.