Journey Into Holiness – p.5 “Confronting Discipleship” Matthew 19:16-30

This is really a story about (put your name in the blank)!This is really a story about (put your name in the blank)! He has a question about life.He has a question about life.

This guy thinks the question of eternal life is a question of academic goodnessThis guy thinks the question of eternal life is a question of academic goodness Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" - v.16

Jesus answer directs the man to true goodnessJesus answer directs the man to true goodness "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments."

Romans 3:10-12 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.

Romans 3:10-12 All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.“ All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.“

This young guy thinks he could make it if Jesus would tell him the magic formulaThis young guy thinks he could make it if Jesus would tell him the magic formula "Which ones?" the man inquired. "Which ones?" the man inquired. “Did God really say…(Genesis 3:1)“Did God really say…(Genesis 3:1)

Jesus gives the young guy what he is looking for…or does he?Jesus gives the young guy what he is looking for…or does he? Jesus replied, " 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Leviticus 19:18: 'love your neighbor as yourself.'"Leviticus 19:18: 'love your neighbor as yourself.'" "All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" - v.20"All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" - v.20

Jesus answer is where we usually join the young guyJesus answer is where we usually join the young guy Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.“ – v.21

The first thing Jesus says is: “If you want to be perfect…” The Greek word for perfect is teleios and it means undivided loyalty and full-hearted obedience.The Greek word for perfect is teleios and it means undivided loyalty and full-hearted obedience.

The last thing Jesus says is: Then come, follow me. Jesus is telling this guy if you really want to be good, goodness is found in a relationship with me.Jesus is telling this guy if you really want to be good, goodness is found in a relationship with me.

The last thing Jesus says is: Then come, follow me. What Jesus says between the first thing and the last thing is: go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven”What Jesus says between the first thing and the last thing is: go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven”

The last thing Jesus says is: Then come, follow me. Jesus really told him the thing between where you are (you trying to be good) and what you are seeking (eternal life) is you!Jesus really told him the thing between where you are (you trying to be good) and what you are seeking (eternal life) is you!

What does the Bible say?…(vv.22-26) Is this story about money?Is this story about money? When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.

What does the Bible say?…(vv.22-26) The story is about how many people trust their own resources instead of God.The story is about how many people trust their own resources instead of God.

What does the Bible say?…(vv.22-26) Is the story about rich people don’t go to heaven?Is the story about rich people don’t go to heaven? Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

What does the Bible say?…(vv.22-26) Is the story about rich people don’t go to heaven?Is the story about rich people don’t go to heaven? Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

What does the Bible say?…(vv.22-26) This story is about what you put your trust in to get to heaven.This story is about what you put your trust in to get to heaven.

What does the Bible say?…(vv.22-26) When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Bottom Line: Holy people recognize that the answer to our moral dilemma is Jesus Christ.

Checking out the Christian faith… Eternal life cannot be earned. It can only be received as a gift (Weber, 326).Eternal life cannot be earned. It can only be received as a gift (Weber, 326). Goodness is not the same as godliness and God requires godliness for eternal life and the only way to become godly is to know God!Goodness is not the same as godliness and God requires godliness for eternal life and the only way to become godly is to know God!

Checking out the Christian faith… Sin is serious and God does not grade on a curve.Sin is serious and God does not grade on a curve.

Checking out the Christian faith…

Serious about following Jesus… If you have believed that all you need to do to go to heaven is ask Jesus to forgive your sins you have not been told the whole truth of the gospel.If you have believed that all you need to do to go to heaven is ask Jesus to forgive your sins you have not been told the whole truth of the gospel.

Serious about following Jesus… Whatever you are holding on to that is preventing you from trusting Jesus is not worth holding on to.Whatever you are holding on to that is preventing you from trusting Jesus is not worth holding on to.