Luke 18:18-23ConclusionSometimes when we go to the doctor, our physician tells us something we might not want to hear. In this account, Jesus gave this young man the answer that he did not want to hear. The rich young ruler was called to follow Jesus.What does it mean to “follow Jesus?”It means to place our … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 18)
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Doctor’s Orders (Part 17)
Luke 18:18-23ConclusionMany humorous stories begin with phrase “a man goes to the doctor.” This account, however, is not one of them. The rich young ruler came to Jesus, because he thought Jesus would give him the answer to his spiritual question.Jesus is the only One who can give the right answer to the deepest question … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 17)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 16)
Luke 18:18-23StudyBut, what Jesus did was expose this man as an idolater. The rich young ruler had not followed all the commandments. This man’s first priority was his wealth and the position it gave him in the community. It looks like the man thought wealth and position made him who he was. The account says … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 16)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 15)
Luke 18:18-23StudyLet’s read that last verse to see how the young man reacted.Luke writes,“After he heard this, he became extremely sad, because he was very rich” (Luke 18:23, HCSB).The ruler had come to Jesus for advice. Jesus had given him the best advice, tailor made for his real problem, his real affliction. The young man … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 15)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 14)
Luke 18:18-23StudyWhy did Jesus start with the Commandments? What was the function of the Law?To show people that they needed a savior.The apostle Paul said,o “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4, HCSB).He also said,o “For no one will be justified in His sight by the … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 14)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 13)
Luke 18:18-23StudyThe young man expressed that he had kept those commandments that Jesus named. But, Jesus Christ saw the young man on the inside.Jesus knew that the young man had told a great, big lie.Sometimes patients will tell their physicians the things they believe the doctor wants to hear. Perhaps the young man told Jesus … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 13)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 12)
Luke 18:18-23StudyHowever, any look at the Gospel accounts and the sayings of Jesus will inform us that He was interested, not in the outer works, but the inner condition of the heart.Jesus Christ knew the condition of men’s hearts.In the account of the paralytic from Mark 2, Jesus forgave the man’s sins and knew that … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 12)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 10)
Luke 18:18-23StudyJesus, the Great Physician, knew the exact course of treatment for the man’s problem. He reminded the young man of the commandments. The young man affirmed that he knew the commandments. In fact, the young had probably studied the Scriptures since his early years.The collection of sayings from the Jewish rabbis, called the Mishnah, … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 10)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 6)
Luke 18:18-23StudyThe ruler asks a question,o “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 18:18b, HCSB).This question has a sincerity to it. But we don’t know the circumstances which prompted it. We all know that, during times of personal crisis, that people are open to discussions of spiritual matters. The Holy Spirit … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 6)
Doctor’s Orders (Part 4)
Luke 18:18-23IntroductionWe are all familiar with this account. The person who started the conversation is called the Rich Young Ruler. All three of the Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, record this dialogue.Let’s begin with that very first verse in the passage from Luke.“A ruler asked Him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 4)
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