Rich Young RulerRich Young RulerMatt. 19:16-30, Mk. 10:17-31, Lk. 18:18-30

• Mark 10:17 ...there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

Right source, right question, right answer

Why did he come? (rubber stamp, seeker?)

He could have stayed home in comfort instead of departing from the conversation in sorrow

Why did Jesus love him? Mark 10:21

Rich Young RulerRich Young RulerMatt. 19:16-30, Mk. 10:17-31, Lk. 18:18-30

• Matt 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

• Religious Title? (chance to discern Jesus’ difference)• The young man seemed to recognize Jesus as a

religious teacher of truth but not as the Son of God• Eternal life is obtained by obeying God’s commands• The man asked which?

Rich Young RulerRich Young RulerMatt. 19:16-30, Mk. 10:17-31, Lk. 18:18-30

Matt. 19:17-20 Mk. 10:19-20 Lk. 18:20-21Not kill Not kill Not kill

No adultery No adultery No adulteryNo stealing No stealing No stealing

No false witness No false witness No false witnessHonor parents Honor parents Honor parentsLove neighbor Defraud not

Rich Young RulerRich Young RulerMatt. 19:16-30, Mk. 10:17-31, Lk. 18:18-30

• Matt 19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

• Would you ask such a question of Jesus?• Matt 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect,

go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

• Gifts, Awards, Earned, Sentimental, Necessities...

Rich Young RulerRich Young RulerMatt. 19:16-30, Mk. 10:17-31, Lk. 18:18-30

• Hard for the rich to enter Mark 10:23-27

• Peter seeks application Mark 10:28-31• Matt 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken

houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

• Possessions can get in our way too Col. 3:5