1. Rich Young Ruler Matt. 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

2. Rich Young Ruler Matt. 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?

3. Rich Young Ruler Matt. 19:16-30, Mk. 10:17-31, Lk. 18:18-30

4. Rich Young Ruler Matt. 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...

5. Rich Young Ruler Matt. 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