Matthew 20.1-16 | Never too Lost or too Found

Intro | What is in it for us?

Last week, a respected, religious and rich young man approached Jesus. Convinced of his own goodness, but uncertain of his own salvation, he asks Jesus what last thing he needed to receive the Kingdom of heaven. His problem was not a failure to DO; it was a failure to BELIEVE. He had his savior whom he believed would rescue him from his hell. Jesus reveals the true object of his faith by commanding him to sell all his possessions, give them to the poor, and follow Him. He walks away weeping, rejecting Jesus invitation to be free and live without fear. Read more.