Lesson 161: Matthew 19:26
Lesson 161: Matthew 19:26
Matthew 19:26
The Blueprint — The Verse
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
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The Context — The History
Jesus taught in Judea beyond the Jordan where crowds followed and rich young ruler had walked away sad. Wealth was often seen as blessing; disciples wondered who then could be saved.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The rich man rejected selling possessions to follow Jesus. Jesus said camel-through-needle's-eye difficulty made salvation humanly impossible, yet God can do what wealth and effort cannot achieve.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Matthew 19:25
When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
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Matthew 19:27
Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
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Discussion
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What impossible thing are you trusting God for?
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How does wealth still hinder following Jesus?
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Why is salvation impossible without God?
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