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| - | * | + | * 9: What portion of divorces in the US are for this reason? (The most common figure I have read is about 50%.) |
| + | * 10: What does the disciples' | ||
| + | * 11-12: Some people are meant to stay single so they can focus on the kingdom of heaven. | ||
| + | * Perhaps their calling is fully consuming to the point that they would neglect their spouse, so it's better not to marry. | ||
| - | ==== Possessions and the Kingdom | + | ==== Children |
| + | Verses 13-15. | ||
| + | * Did the disciples have a hard time changing how they thought of children? | ||
| + | * Why did the disciples try to keep the children away? | ||
| + | * Don't want Jesus to be interrupted? | ||
| + | * They thought Jesus had more important things to do? | ||
| + | * Can you think of any truths that we tend to skip over or require regular reminders? | ||
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| + | ==== Rich Young Ruler ==== | ||
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| + | Verses 16-22. | ||
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| + | * What commandments did Jesus leave out in his answer? | ||
| + | * Have no other gods | ||
| + | * Make no idol | ||
| + | * Do not misuse God's name | ||
| + | * Sabbath | ||
| + | * Why? | ||
| + | * Question focused on what I can do, not having a good heart/ | ||
| + | * Jesus answered in a way that hinted that even the actions didn't measure up -- does he love his neighbor as himself if he won't give generously to the poor? | ||
| + | * To complete his obedience, he must follow Jesus -- a summary of the omitted commandments? | ||
| + | * What causes difficulty for a rich and powerful person to enter into God's kingdom? | ||
| + | * We've got more stuff to lose | ||
| + | * We treat that stuff as ours instead of God's | ||
| + | * We're used to doing things ourselves | ||
| + | * We don't need to rely on God | ||
| + | * Kingdom belongs to children/ | ||
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| + | ==== Possessions and the Kingdom ==== | ||
| - | * 29 - Some translations include wife. Huh? | + | * 25: Why were the disciples so surprised by Jesus' statement? |
| + | * They believed that wealth was a sign of blessing/ | ||
| + | * What makes someone rich? | ||
| + | * Being above the median wealth in your locality? | ||
| + | * Having more than you really need? | ||
| + | * "One-percenter"? | ||
| + | * 23-24: How do you react to the level of difficulty described, since it applies to just about everyone in the US? | ||
| + | * 29 | ||
| + | * Do we appropriately balance family relationships and relationship with God? | ||
| + | * Why might parents leave their children for Jesus' name? | ||
| + | * Some translations, e.g., NIV, include wife. Others don't. Why would Jesus encourage someone to leave his wife? | ||
| + | * 30 | ||
| + | * What does this mean? | ||
| + | * Material wealth does not translate into heaven? Being poor now doesn' | ||
| + | * Those who give generously now will be rewarded in haven? Those who hoard now will forfeit heavenly reward? | ||