A Study of the

Gospel of Mark

Attitudes of the Kingdom: Rich Young RulerVertical Life Church

Ray Whaley - Instructor

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Introduction

• Continue in series entitled “Attitudes in the Kingdom”

• Major theme in Mark is the Kingdom of God

• Jesus begins His ministry with sermon on repenting and believing in the gospel to enter the Kingdom

• In the last lesson we learned that having an attitude of a child was necessary condition

• Now we will see how we are to deal with having the attitude of an independent adult

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Who is this man? (10:17)

• Mark refers to him simply as a man• Luke calls him a ruler (most likely of the

synagogue)• Matthew tells us he is young• All gospels state that he is rich• Epitome of a good Christian (leader in the church,

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Jesus’ Answer (10:18-22)

• From horizontal to vertical (18)– Jesus chides the man for using the term “good” for a man– Jesus challenges the man’s perspective

• Go to the scriptures for answers (19-20)• Jesus answers his question directly (21-22)

– Jesus confirms rather than reveals that there is something lacking

• This man’s righteousness is horizontal rather than vertical

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Jesus Expounds on Requirements for KOG (23-31)

• “How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!”

• “How hard it is to enter the Kingdom of God!”

• How does this square with “accept Jesus” and “receive Jesus” theology of today?

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Childlike Attributes:

• Not innocent!• Trusting• Believing (but not gullible 1 Cor 14:20)• Hungry for adult interaction (1 Pet 2:2)• Helpless• Humble (Psa 131:1-2; Mat 18:1-4)• Grateful (Mat 21:15-16; Psa 8:2)

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A Study of the

Gospel of Mark

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Attitudes of the Kingdom: Childlike FaithVertical Life Church

Ray Whaley - Instructor