Introduction
The rejection of Christ by Israel is ramping up (and thus, so is God’s condemnation of Israel).
This is a parable to learn from, not an example to follow! And the lesson is “what shall I do to inherit eternal life” (10:25).
Big Idea: Two qualities of the “wise and understanding” that expose their lost condition
1. They misunderstand what is required to inherit eternal life (10:25-28)
2. They justify themselves by embracing their misunderstanding (10:29-37)
What does it mean to “go and do the same” (10:37)?
Because Jesus says this is what you must do to inherit eternal life.
What did this man do?
What will you do?
Brian is the Pastor of Counseling & Equipping at Faith Bible Church. He is passionate about the local church, and equipping the saints to effectively serve one another. Before coming to Spokane, he spent 14 years serving God's people as a pastor in rural New England (Vermont & New Hampshire).
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