WHO CAN ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD?

Luke 18:15-30
Key Verse 18:17 “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

1. To whom does the kingdom of God belong and why? (15-16) What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God like a little child? (17)

2. Based on his question, what misunderstanding did the ruler have about eternal life? (18) What is Jesus trying to teach him when he said, “No one is good—except God alone”? (19)

3. What is Jesus’ purpose in reminding him about the commandments? (20) What does the ruler’s reply show about him? (21)

4. Why did Jesus tell him to sell everything he had and give to the poor? (22) How should the ruler have responded to Jesus’ invitation? (23) In what sense was the ruler not like a little child?

5. Why are our possessions a hindrance to entering the kingdom of God? (24-25) How can we be saved? (26-27) What is Jesus’ promise to those who choose to follow him? (29-30)