Matthew 19:16-22 The Rich Young Man |
16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 20 The young man said to him, “All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. |
- What is the overall theme of the bible passage? What is the lesson or message that we are being called to follow through the scripture? Why was it significant in the time of Jesus for those who were a part of the story?
- How does the story speak to you? What is it teaching YOU about how you could live your life (make it personal; look at the good, the bad, and the ugly!)? What are some actions you could take that would demonstrate not only an understanding of the scripture, but the calling Jesus is presenting YOU with?
- What can our society learn from this passage? How can we as a global community begin to participate in the behaviours that Jesus is asking of the Rich Man? What are some examples in our world that demonstrate both the positive and negative actions suggested in the article?