Take the summer off!!!!!

Leaders,

As we discussed in the last Connection Group Leader's Training, this will be the last blog entry for discussion questions this season. Please review the blog page through the summer, as I will continue to post important information for you to know.

Also, if you haven't already, please consider my advice to take the summer off. Use this time to recharge and relax. I want you all to be ready for a new year in August!

Thanks for your service.

Sincerely,

Jacob Varghese

Regional Ministry Director

Cornerstone Church of Ames

Matthew 19:16-30

The Rich Young Man

1. Review vs 16

-What is the motive behind the young man's question?

-Discuss the wording of the question itself- "what good thing must I DO to GET" eternal life. What are some good things that you can do to GET eternal life? Trick question...

2. Jesus advised the man that if he wants eternal life, obey the commandments. Review vs 18-20.

-Which ones were left out by Jesus? (Xref Exodus 20)

-Why?

-How likely is it that the young man has "kept" all of the commandments that Jesus mentioned?

3. Review Jesus advice to the young man in vs 21.

-Is Jesus asking all of us to sell all of our possessions?

-Why did he ask the ruler to do this?

4. Vs 22 indicates that the young man went away sad. Review Jesus' note to the disciples in vs 23 and 24.

-What does Jesus mean? Does this mean that rich people can't get into heaven?

Further discussion questions:

-What are some idols in your lives? What are some things that stand in the way of your relationship with Christ that you find hard to walk away from?

Teacher: Jeff Dodge

Matthew 19:16-30