One Thing You Lack

Luke 18:18-30

Key Verse 18:22

1. Compare the man's question in verse 18 and Jesus' answer in verse 19. The Scripture says that Jesus is good and without sin. (2Co 5:21; 1Jn 3:5) Yet why might Jesus have said, "No one is good -- except God alone"?  

2. Verses 20-23 indicate that Jesus asked the man to sell everything he had (his great wealth) and give to the poor in order to help him mean business in coming and following Jesus. Why is it necessary for one to come and follow Jesus to inherit eternal life? What is the "one thing" you lack in following Jesus? [In other words, what is the one thing that hinders you from coming to and following Jesus?]  

3. Read verses 24-27. What solution does Jesus' answer (27) offer for such people as this rich man? 

4. Read verses 28-30 and describe the promises given to those who follow Jesus at all cost.