March 13
Lesson 2
SIMPLE FAITH
DEVOTIONAL READING: Galatians 5:1–13
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Mark 10:17–31
MARK 10:17–31
17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
22 And he was sad at that saying and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,
30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
KEY VERSE
Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
—Mark 10:21
THE GIFT OF FAITH
Unit 1: Tests of Faith
LESSONS 1–4
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Describe key elements in the interaction between Jesus, the rich man, and Jesus’ disciples.
2. Explain to what extent Jesus’ command to the rich man applies to disciples today.
3. Identify one area of overreliance on self and write a prayer of confession.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Longing to Do It Yourself
B. Lesson Background
I. Jesus and the Rich Man (MARK 10:17–22)
A. Question (v. 17)
B. Reply (vv. 18, 19)
C. Assertion (v. 20)
D. Rejoinder (v. 21)
E. Reaction (v. 22)
II. Jesus and the Disciples (MARK 10:23–31)
A. Where the Rich Stand (vv. 23–25)
The Camel and the Needle
B. What God Can Do (vv. 26, 27)
C. What the Disciples Have Done (v. 28)
D. What Will Result (vv. 29–31)
Hundreds of Relatives
Conclusion
A. Camels or Children?
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Deuteronomy Due-ter-ahn-uh-me.
Isaiah Eye-zay-uh.
Sinai Sigh-nye or Sigh-nay-eye.
______________________________________________________What Do You Think?
How do you respond to someone who voices a do-it-yourself approach to eternal life?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ When the person accepts biblical truth
■ When the person does not accept biblical truth
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What Do You Think?
What luxury items can or should a Christian allow himself or herself to own, if any? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Definition of “luxury item”
■ Mark 14:3–9
■ “The more stuff you own, the more it owns you”
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What self-tests can we perform to determine if we are serving God or money?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ When money is relatively scarce
■ When money is relatively plentiful
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What Do You Think?
What has your discipleship cost you? What should it cost you?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Concerning relationships
■ Concerning standard of living
■ Concerning job opportunities
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
How can we keep devotion to family members from interfering with our devotion to God?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Before a problem occurs
■ After a problem has occurred
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Visual for Lesson 2. Start a discussion by pointing to this visual as you ask, “How do the two images you see here relate to Jesus’ statement of verse 27"?
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