❖❖❖❖
The Rich Young Man
Students may read Mark 10:17-31
A rich young man asked Jesus a question about eternal life. After they spoke about this, Jesus looked at him with love and told him what he needed to do. He needed to sell all that he owned and give to the poor. At this, the young man went away in sorrow. Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “How hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
Discussion Questions
Jesus could see that the young man’s love of riches was preventing him from fully dedicating his life to the kingdom of God. Is it wrong to have wealth? How can a wealthy person be helpful to the kingdom of God?
