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New Testament - Luke 18:18-43 - “How Can I Enter the Kingdom of God?”

“How Can I Enter the Kingdom of God?”
Luke 18:18-43

1. The rich young RULER asks a question about eternal life.
Vs. 18-23
Matthew tells us that this ruler was young and had great wealth.
Matt 19:22

1) Jesus is asked the most CRITICAL question in life.
The way in which he addresses Jesus is dramatic.
Vs. 18b "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
The Jews reserved the word good for God (Pss. 25:8; 34:8; 86:5; 106:1).

Mark 10:17
Notice the statement that this young man makes about his own efforts.
What shall I do to inherit eternal life?"
“What have I already done to inherit eternal life?”

2) Jesus ask the ruler if he has followed the COMMANDMENTS.
Vs. 20
The young man had kept some of the commandments but not all the commandments


3) Jesus gives the young ruler a COMMAND to follow.
Vs. 22
Why did Jesus question this man?

Jesus knew the young man’s heart, so instead of preaching to him about covetousness, He asked him to do something that a covetous person would not do.

Mark 10:21, Gal 3:24-25

The rich young ruler represents a lot of people today who want salvation on their own terms.

2. Jesus RESPONDS to the young ruler’s decision.
Vs. 24-30
1) There is a CONCERN for the rich.
Vs. 24b
The Jews believed that riches were a sign of God's blessings. So, this is a radical statement for the disciples to hear.

2) There are CLEAR instruction for the rich.
Jesus had already taught about the problem of riches.
Luke 16:13, 1 Tim 6:17

3) The problem of trying to COME to God on your own terms.
The key concern or question in the text occurs here.
Vs. 26 And those who heard it said, "Who then can be saved?"

Coming to God on our own terms is impossible. In fact, Jesus said, we must be born again. (John 3)

3. The disciples did not REALIZE the purpose of their trip to Jerusalem.
Vs. 31-34
Luke 9:51, Luke 13:22, Luke 17:11-12

1) The PROPHECIES concerning His death would all be fulfilled.

Luke 19:41-43
What was foretold?
Jesus will be delivered to the gentiles.
Which means he would be betrayed by Israel.

Here’s what Peter would later say about this prophecy.
Acts 2:23-24
Peter recognized the betrayal of Israel but at the same time saw God's pre-ordained plan.

2) The PROMISE of His resurrection would be fulfilled.
Vs. 33b And the third day He will rise again."
Jesus foretold the disciples of his cross and also his resurrection.
John 12:16

4. The ROADSIDE beggar and his request to be healed.
Vs. 35-43

1) The beggar had CONCLUDED that; Jesus was the Messiah.
Vs. 38 Here he uses this Messianic title, Son of David.
And he also knows that the Messiah will heal the blind. Isaiah 35:5

The Apostle Paul says that many are blinded spiritually.
2 Cor 4:3-5

2) The beggar is CONTRASTED with the rich young ruler.
o The beggar was poor, yet he became rich.
o The young ruler was rich and yet he became eternally poor.

o The beggar claimed no special merit and openly admitted his need.
o The young man lied about himself and bragged about his character.

o The young man would not believe and so he went away very sad.
o The beggar believed and so he followed Jesus with songs of praise.

Jesus always responds to faith and rewards those who believe.

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Calvary Chapel Windward Sunday Service - Luke 18:1-17 Principles of Prayer for the Last Days

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