Follow III: The Rich Young Ruler

Mark 10:17-31 July 29, 2017 Main Idea: All I need is you. 1. What is significant about the ruler's question to Jesus? What do you think was going on in his heart? 2. Do you find it surprising that such a successful and moral person feels like something is missing? 3. When in your life are you most aware that something is missing? 4. Many people in our day view Christianity as "something you can add or something you can do." How does Jesus smash these beliefs? 5. What did Jake mean when he said "Christianity is something you receive”? 6. Which of your views of Christianity have been challenged by Jesus? 7. How does this man probably feel when he realizes his heart is not as good as he believed? 8. Have you ever had that heart-breaking realization that you're not as good as you would have liked to think? 9. What are some common answers to the question, "How do I get to God?" How does Jesus teach you different? 10. Would you describe Jesus' conversation with this Ruler as a loving conversation? Why or why not? 11. "Jesus loves you so much that he won’t let you pretend to follow him while holding on to something else." What is Jesus showing you that you are holding on to in your heart? 12. In what ways are you like the Ruler? How are you different?