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Scripture Reading
Prayer
Introduction
Exposition One
“Then”
Children and Rabbis
Disciples reaction seems somewhat strange
Speculation on motives
Jesus essentially rebukes His disciples
He makes a point that “to such belongs the kingdom of heaven”
Jesus then simply does what was asked
So what is the point of this text in the context of the book of Matthew?
Let us make two observations from the book.
Two observations
++Vss.
3-12 stress the sanctity of the family.
These verse continue that theme.
++In 18:1-9 Children were used as models of humility.
“Jesus does not want the little children prevented from coming to him, not because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them, but because the kingdom of heaven belongs to those like them.”
(D.A. Carson, EBC)
I. Kingdom citizens are to be people of humility and faith.
Application:
These are not people who have it all figured out
Theologically?
Practically?
Confidently?
Exposition 2
As we move on, the next text seems to move on to a degree but I think the next two paragraphs combine with the one we just finished to create an idea.
We will get there by the end.
Jewish idea of a good work that earns eternal life
Mark and Luke- Good Teacher
Best recronstruction
“Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
++ “Why do you ask me questions regarding the good?”
-D.A. Carson
Jesus answers, essentially “Obey the commandments of God (the only one who is good)”
In other words, be perfect
This is the standard
Lists commandments #6, 7, 8, 9, & 5 then adds “love your neighbor as yourself”
The young man thinks he has them all but is still looking for the “key”
Grammatically, the focus of this verse is on following, not selling or giving.
Essentially, the assumption is that this man did not end up following Jesus because he was not willing to let go of his wealth in order to follow.
This is not specifically a commentary on wealth but on things getting in the way of following.
II.
Kingdom citizens are characterized by a willingness to sacrifice in order to follow.
III.
No one is able to be saved apart from the work of God.
IV.
Just as children utterly depend on their parents and follow them, kingdom citizens do the same.
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