4.5 - The rich man Flashcards
Explain the story of the rich man
A man came up to Jesus and asked what he needed to do to get into heaven. He called Him ‘good teacher’. Jesus said only God is good. Jesus replied to his question by reminding him of the 10 commandments. The man said he had followed them. Jesus then told him to go and sell everything he owned. He was reluctant because he was wealthy. Jesus said it was hard for those with wealth to enter the kingdom of God. The disciples were astounded. Jesus said nothing is impossible with God
What did the rich man believe in?
life after death.
why was this weird?
A lot of Jews didn’t believe in the afterlife
Why was the man shocked that he had to get rid of his welath?
Because Jews believed that wealth was a gift from God and he was now being told to give it up.
What is Jesus saying only God is good suggesting?
that he is not good
Therefore, what is this an example of?
The messianic secret
Riches can act as a what?
A barrier between humans and the kingdom of God.
What phrase did Jesus use?
‘it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. ‘
What could the ‘eye of the needle’ be?
A small gate in the city wall around Jerusalem
