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Possessed by Possessions
The Disciples
Mark 10:13-31
“Impossible” = Weak
“The rich man’s enviable assets prove a greater liability in inheriting eternal
life than do the deficits and paucity of the little children, for they embody the
essence of the kingdom of God, whereas he turns away from it.”
“Possible” =
The merit-reward system will not work. God must do it!
James Edwards
1.
is a mark of discipleship ( 13-16 ).
3. Sacrificial investment is worth the reward ( 28-31 ).
What is the connection between children and discipleship?
NO
M oney is a great barom eter on our hearts.
YES
1.
Innocence
We believe and teach that, for every Christian, sacrificial giving
is a spiritual discipline, is part of being a disciple of Jesus and
is a barometer of the heart.
Being a disciple means coming to Jesus like a child, in total
dependence and trust.
2.
M AIN PO INT:
Irresponsibly
in Jesus is the key to inheriting eternal life.
Irresponsible spending puts you at risk to proclaim your trust in
wealth and possessions.
2.
is a threat to discipleship ( 17-27 ).
3.
The Rich Man
A flawed idea of “
Irresponsibly
”
4. Demanding
A
to eternal life
“Possessions” = “That you have…will have…he had”
10/19/2014
Possessed by Possessions
The Disciples
Mark 10:13-31
“Impossible” = Weak
“The rich man’s enviable assets prove a greater liability in inheriting eternal
life than do the deficits and paucity of the little children, for they embody the
essence of the kingdom of God, whereas he turns away from it.”
“Possible” =
The merit-reward system will not work. God must do it!
James Edwards
1.
is a mark of discipleship ( 13-
3. Sacrificial investment is worth the reward ( 28-31 ).
16 ).
M oney is a great barom eter on our hearts.
What is the connection between children and discipleship?
NO
YES
1.
Innocence
We believe and teach that, for every Christian, sacrificial giving
is a spiritual discipline, is part of being a disciple of Jesus and
is a barometer of the heart.
Being a disciple means coming to Jesus like a child, in total
dependence and trust.
2.
M AIN PO INT:
Irresponsibly
in Jesus is the key to inheriting eternal life.
Irresponsible spending puts you at risk to proclaim your trust in
wealth and possessions.
2.
is a threat to discipleship ( 17-27 ).
3.
Irresponsibly
The Rich Man
A flawed idea of “
A
”
4. Demanding
to eternal life
“Possessions” = “That you have…will have…he had”
10/19/2014