[Jesus continued,] “In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” Those who heard this said, “Then who in the world can be saved?” He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.” —Luke 18:25-27 …
When Jesus saw [that the rich man was sad when told he should surrender his wealth to help the poor, Jesus] said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God! In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich …
[After Jesus’ reply to the religious leader’s question about what to do to inherit eternal live, the] man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.” When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and …
Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” … [Jesus said,] “But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.’” The man …
Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good.” —Luke 18:18-19 NLT Key Thought Jesus was challenging the religious leader to wake up and understand the truth that stood right in front …
Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” —Luke 18:18 NLT Key Thought Can you think of a more important question than this? I can think of several that are equally important, but they all ultimately come down to the same basic issue: Am I …
Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised [1] tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am …
Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: … —Luke 18:9 NLT Key Thought Jesus’ most scathing rebukes were reserved for those who were outwardly very religious but who were arrogant and self-righteous and felt superior to everyone else. Once again, Jesus illustrated his …
Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to …
‘Not an Issue of Justice Now, But of Faith’ – Luke 18:6-8 Read More »
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my …