Jesus told this parable to His disciples to help them understand what He meant by His phrase, “The first shall be last, and the last, first.” Still, many misinterpret both that phrase and the parable. David shows why.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:28-20:16
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As the rich young ruler walked sadly away, Jesus’ astonished disciples asked Him, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus replied, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Does this mean that rich people can be saved without caring for the poor?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:21-26
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Did what Jesus said to the rich young ruler have any application to us? Can we get into heaven without keeping certain commandments? Without caring for the poor?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:18-21
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If there is any story in the Bible that has been ignored or twisted, Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler is it. In today’s episode, David begins an honest examination of a story that has important application to us all.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:16-20
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Every day, in every country and culture around world, everyone has an objection lesson set before them of what a citizen of God’s kingdom looks like. What makes children such excellent examples?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:10-15
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When read Jesus’ response in Matthew 19 to the Pharisees who appealed to Moses to justify their liberal view on divorce, how important it is to consider the biblical context. In this message, David does just that.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:9-10
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Jesus’ disciples were shocked by His strict viewpoint on what constitutes a lawful divorce. But unless we consider who Jesus was speaking to as He made His statements, we are apt to misinterpret and misapply His words, making adulterers out of innocent people.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:9-10
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In this final look at the story of the rich, young ruler, David considers several common questions that the story raises, such as, Does everyone have to sell their possessions and give to the poor to enter heaven?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:24-29
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When two of Jesus’ disciples asked to sit on His right and left in His coming kingdom, He seized this opportunity to teach all of His disciples about the way, as well as the cost, required to be great in His coming Kingdom. In God’s kingdom, the way up is down!
Todays Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28
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God gives grace to the humble (Jas. 4:6) and He does not despise a broken and contrite heart (Ps. 51:17). For this reason, there is a certain kind of prayer that always gains God’s attention. What kind of prayer is that?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34
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