Perception vs. Reality—the Rich Young Ruler
Jesus’ encounter with a rich young man who thought he knew what it meant to follow God
The scientific community once believed that the earth was flat, and that leeches were good medicine. Obviously our perceptions don’t always match reality! Turns out a rich young man who thought he knew what it meant to follow the Lord was way off!
Discover insight into the identity of Jesus
Some people aren’t willing to admit that Jesus is the perfect Son of God. But they may agree that Jesus was a good teacher. Why we can’t call Jesus “good” without calling Him “Lord.”
Find out that it’s not about what we can do, but who we trust for our salvation
What do I have to do to get into heaven? It’s a question men and women have been asking for centuries. Our study of the rich young ruler continues.
Gain a new perspective on following Jesus
What does it take to get into heaven? Do we have to obey every rule? If we live a good life are we in? Let's turn to Mark chapter 10 and Jesus’ advice to a young man working hard to get to heaven.
Let’s unravel a puzzling statement that Jesus made about being rich
You don’t have to be a tailor to know that a camel won’t fit through the eye of a needle. But according to Jesus, that’s easier than someone who is wealthy getting into heaven!
