EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 30 MIN
S35 || How to Live Forever (100% Guarantee) || Mark 10:17-22 || Session 35 || Verse by Verse Bible Study
from Reasoning Through the Bible · host Glenn Smith and Steve Allem
The story of the rich young ruler confronts us with one of life's most penetrating questions: what stands between you and complete surrender to Christ? When a wealthy man approaches Jesus asking about eternal life, what begins as an eager spiritual inquiry ends in sorrow when Jesus puts His finger on the one thing blocking this man's path to discipleship.As we examine this encounter from Mark 10:17-22, we discover that Jesus doesn't condemn wealth itself—He confronts the misplaced devotion it reveals. The young man had convinced himself he was righteous, having kept the commandments from childhood. Yet when Jesus challenges him to sell his possessions and follow Him, we see his true spiritual condition exposed.The rich young ruler isn't just a historical figure; he represents anyone who approaches Jesus seeking eternal life while unwilling to surrender what they truly worship. What would Jesus identify as your obstacle to complete devotion? Would you walk away sad like this man, or would you surrender it to gain treasure in heaven?Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve
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The story of the rich young ruler confronts us with one of life's most penetrating questions: what stands between you and complete surrender to Christ? When a wealthy man approaches Jesus asking about eternal life, what begins as an eager spiritual inquiry ends in sorrow when Jesus puts His finger on the one thing blocking this man's path to discipleship. As we examine this encounter from Mark 10:17-22, we discover that Jesus doesn't condemn wealth itself—He confronts the misplaced devotion ...
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S35 || How to Live Forever (100% Guarantee) || Mark 10:17-22 || Session 35 || Verse by Verse Bible Study
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