The King & His Kingdom: #92 - Invitations From Jesus | Matthew 19:16-22

Tom Logue - December 14th 2025 What you value most will determine who your master is. This week, Tom continues our King and His Kingdom series in Matthew 19:16–22 with Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler. Through a simple “this or that” exercise and a deeply personal exposition of the text, Tom shows how our everyday choices reveal what we truly value—and ultimately, what we worship. While the young man appears moral, successful, and spiritually sincere, Jesus exposes the deeper issue of his heart: eternal life cannot be earned, and his wealth has become a rival master. Tom unpacks how Jesus intentionally lists only the commandments related to loving others, then lovingly confronts the man’s idolatry through a custom-tailored invitation. When we genuinely engage with God, He inevitably invites us to let go of lesser masters—money, control, approval, comfort—and follow Him instead. These invitations are not just tests; they are the keys to freedom. In a powerful Advent connection, Tom shows how Jesus practices what He preaches: Christ Himself let go of the riches of heaven, gave His life to the spiritually poor, and now invites us to say yes to the only Master who leads to life. This message calls us to examine our ruling gods, receive the gift of grace, and joyfully say, “Yes, Master,” to Jesus alone. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew19 #KingAndHisKingdom #RichYoungRuler #Idolatry #Grace #Advent #FreedomInChrist #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:35) - Advent season(00:03:08) - In the Elevator With Me(00:05:24) - 20 Questions Gen Z Can't Answer(00:06:42) - Last One: Sunrise or Sunset(00:07:06) - What Do We Value?(00:10:01) - Rich Young Ruler(00:12:35) - The Rich Young Ruler's Problem(00:18:17) - Christmas: A Gift of Grace(00:20:34) - Jesus Listens to His Disciples(00:25:30) - Engagement with God Is a Test(00:31:53) - Young Man, What Will You Cling To Above All Else?(00:39:00) - There's Only One Master For You(00:41:53) - Ditch the Idols and Make Me Your Master(00:44:27) - Jesus Invitation to the Rich Young Ruler(00:50:03) - Jesus' invitation to say yes(00:52:09) - A Moment of Praise for Others