The Rich Young Ruler

Introduction:
Jesus has exited the Galilee region and is now in Judea beyond the Jordan. As He travels throughout the region—he is met by large crowds and heals many. (Mt. 19:2) After Pharisees approach Him and question Him concerning marriage and divorce, He blesses little children. (Mt. 19:3-12, 13-15) As Jesus and the apostles are getting ready to leave toward Jerusalem a man runs to Him asking what was needed to inherit eternal life. Matthew 19:20 says the man was young. As we take a close look at the conversation between he and Our Lord we might see an impulsive man who was quickly given to emotion and often acted before thinking. However,…

I. He realized that Jesus is the impersonation of __________________ _________________.
    A. Mk. 10:17; Lk. 18:18—addresses Jesus as “_________ ______________.”
        1. Literally, how may I be like you?
        2. By calling Jesus “Good” this man put Jesus on an even plane w/God. Jesus wanted to know whether or not
            the man truly believed that.
    B. Jesus IS on a plane w/God—He alone is good because God is good. See Js. 1:17

II. God’s law is the ___________ of goodness.
    A. If you wish to enter into life...keep the commandments. This is the sober truth!
        1. We must keep the commandments if we wish to have eternal life.
        2. See 1 Jhn. 3:22-24; Jhn. 15:10, 14
    B. Man’s response to “keeping the commandments” - Mk. 10:18; Mt. 19:20
        1. We note that he had ______________ the commandments in the letter.
        2. Here the moral law is in the foremost place. Summarized by
            a) you shall love your neighbor as yourself Mt. 19:19
            b) love for God only demonstrated by love toward _______/________.
            c) see 1 Jhn. 4:20-21
        3. Our light _______ in love to God, but it __________ in love to our neighbor.
    C. I have kept all these things from my youth up. (Mk. 10:20)
        1. Not uncommon at the time. Moses commanded—Deut. 6:4-9
        2. __________ & _____ are good examples—2 Tim. 2:5; 1 Tim. 2:5; Phil. 3:6
    D. But...he had missed the __________ of the law! Convinced he still needed more!
        1. While commandments are to be kept, the __________________ MUST be out of a ___________ for God and a
             ____________ to please Him!
        2. 1 Jhn. 2:5-6—love for God should be our motivation!
        3. The love of God must become ________________!
        4. Is there anything in this life I would not give up for Christ?

III. The way of Christ is the way of _______________________.
    A. Mk. 10:21—Jesus felt a __________ for him…
        1. “Lack” here means you are not ________________/________________.
        2. Sell all. Follow me. THEN you will have __________ in _____________.
    B. Mk. 10:22—his reaction. Unwilling to part with his possessions.
    C. While Jesus promises eternal life—He requires __________ _________________!
        1. He was literally required to sell all! If it comes down to it we should be willing to do the same!
    D. We must be willing to part with anything that might __________ our salvation!
    E. Those who refuse __________________ accept __________.
        1. He was saddened literally means: “was rendered _____________.”
        2. All three gospels say ____________ was the reason he chose not to follow.
        3. How many reluctantly turn away from Jesus because they cannot fully accept His teaching?
    F. Imagine the impression this had upon the apostles. See Mk. 10:24-31.
        1. Following Jesus WILL cost us something!

Conclusion:
A. How are you keeping the commandments of God? Is there anything you’re not willing to sacrifice for God?



The Rich Young Ruler Introduction: Jesus has exited the Galilee region and is now in Judea beyond the Jordan. As He travels throughout the region—he is met by large crowds and heals many. (Mt. 19:2) After Pharisees approach Him and question Him concerning marriage and divorce, He blesses little children. (Mt. 19:3-12, 13-15) As Jesus and the apostles are getting ready to leave toward Jerusalem a man runs to Him asking what was needed to inherit eternal life. Matthew 19:20 says the man was young. As we take a close look at the conversation between he and Our Lord we might see an impulsive man who was quickly given to emotion and often acted before thinking. However,… I. He realized that Jesus is the impersonation of __________________ _________________. A. Mk. 10:17; Lk. 18:18—addresses Jesus as “_________ ______________.” 1. Literally, how may I be like you? 2. By calling Jesus “Good” this man put Jesus on an even plane w/God. Jesus wanted to know whether or not the man truly believed that. B. Jesus IS on a plane w/God—He alone is good because God is good. See Js. 1:17 II. God’s law is the ___________ of goodness. A. If you wish to enter into life...keep the commandments. This is the sober truth! 1. We must keep the commandments if we wish to have eternal life. 2. See 1 Jhn. 3:22-24; Jhn. 15:10, 14 B. Man’s response to “keeping the commandments” - Mk. 10:18; Mt. 19:20 1. We note that he had ______________ the commandments in the letter. 2. Here the moral law is in the foremost place. Summarized by a) you shall love your neighbor as yourself Mt. 19:19 b) love for God only demonstrated by love toward _______/________. c) see 1 Jhn. 4:20-21 3. Our light _______ in love to God, but it __________ in love to our neighbor. C. I have kept all these things from my youth up. (Mk. 10:20) 1. Not uncommon at the time. Moses commanded—Deut. 6:4-9 2. __________ & _____ are good examples—2 Tim. 2:5; 1 Tim. 2:5; Phil. 3:6 D. But...he had missed the __________ of the law! Convinced he still needed more! 1. While commandments are to be kept, the __________________ MUST be out of a ___________ for God and a ____________ to please Him! 2. 1 Jhn. 2:5-6—love for God should be our motivation! 3. The love of God must become ________________! 4. Is there anything in this life I would not give up for Christ? III. The way of Christ is the way of _______________________. A. Mk. 10:21—Jesus felt a __________ for him… 1. “Lack” here means you are not ________________/________________. 2. Sell all. Follow me. THEN you will have __________ in _____________. B. Mk. 10:22—his reaction. Unwilling to part with his possessions. C. While Jesus promises eternal life—He requires __________ _________________! 1. He was literally required to sell all! If it comes down to it we should be willing to do the same! D. We must be willing to part with anything that might __________ our salvation! E. Those who refuse __________________ accept __________. 1. He was saddened literally means: “was rendered _____________.” 2. All three gospels say ____________ was the reason he chose not to follow. 3. How many reluctantly turn away from Jesus because they cannot fully accept His teaching? F. Imagine the impression this had upon the apostles. See Mk. 10:24-31. 1. Following Jesus WILL cost us something! Conclusion: A. How are you keeping the commandments of God? Is there anything you’re not willing to sacrifice for God?