2. The Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18-27)

3. The “Rich Young Ruler” 18:18 - The young man approaches Jesus with a question 18:19-20 – Jesus gives two answers to one question 18:21-22 - Observed the commandments... plus one thing 18:23 - The young man, extremely rich, is saddened 18:24-25 - “How hard it is for the wealthy...” 18:26-27 - “Who can be saved, then?”

4. Three Lessons from the Rich Young Ruler 1. He was not satisfied In spite of all he had, he had an un-answered question Lk 10:25-29; Acts 2:37 2. Material possessions kept the man from following Jesus Riches a blessing? (cf. John 9:1-2) - man’s perspective... Matt 22:36-40 - Priorities on keeping commandments Matt 6:24 - Danger in desiring riches (cf. Lk 18:28-30) 3. Who can be saved? No one, without God’s intervention To be saved we need to let God transform us!

5. ... And Three More Lessons Consider the context - cf. Lk 18:15-17 and 18:35-43 1. How do you leave after encountering Jesus? Two possible reactions cf. Bartimeus, Lk 18:43; Mk 10:49-50 (cf. Deut 24:12-13) 2. What is Jesus going to tell me? “You are doing just fine!!!”? “Need to be better Christian”? 18:22 - Very specific! Know what’s wrong and how to fix it! 3. When I come to Jesus, who am I coming to? “Good Teacher”? vs. “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy...” Do we know (about) Jesus? Cf. James 2:23

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