Who Can Enter the Kingdom of God?

Mark 10:13-31

Key Verse 10:15 “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

1. Why is it significant that Jesus welcomed little children? (13-14; cf. 9:37) In what sense must one be like little children in order to enter the kingdom of God?

2. What did the man ask Jesus and what was wrong with his question? (17) Why did Jesus correct the man when he called him good teacher? (18)

3. What Bible lesson did Jesus teach him? (19) What did the man’s answer reveal about him? (20)

4. How did Jesus regard this young man? (21a) What was Jesus’ invitation and his promise to the man? (21b) What does the man’s response reveal about him? (22)

5. What did Jesus teach his disciples? (23-25) Why were the disciples amazed? (24) How did Jesus answer their question, “Who then can be saved”? (26-27)

6. What was in Peter’s mind and what did Jesus promise Peter and everyone? (28-31) Why does he mention persecution? (30) How does his promise give us hope and courage?