Lesson 161: Matthew 19:26
The Blueprint — The Verse
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
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The Context — The History
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More taught in Judea beyond the Jordan where crowds followed and rich young ruler had walked away sad. Wealth was often seen as blessing; disciples wondered who then could be saved.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The rich man rejected selling possessions to follow JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More. JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More said camel-through-needle's-eye difficulty made salvation humanly impossible, yet God can do what wealth and effort cannot achieve.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
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Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
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Discussion
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What impossible thing are you trusting God for?
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How does wealth still hinder following JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More?
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Why is salvation impossible without God?
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