The Rich Young Ruler - 5

We can learn so much from the Bible, especially when we understand the culture and the context of what was being written. How did the people of the day read or understand a particular story? When Jesus told the disciples that it was impossible for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God, if they and all around them were poor, why were they so incredulous at what Jesus said? Their reaction was, “How can anyone be saved?” Why they reacted this way has a lot to do with the times in which they lived – context.

This teaching explores the context of the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler, as he is called. The context includes a scene right before that encounter where Jesus was praying for children. That scene with the children is actually pivotal to the story of the rich young ruler.

Come with us on this journey to better understand the heart of Jesus and to better understand our own motivations and drivers. And, along the way, you will learn things about the times of Jesus that you have never before heard.

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