Next Level Guide 01.16.22

Weighed Down

Discuss

How long do you think you can hold your breath?

What is the most valuable thing that you owned as a kid? As an adult?

Study

Read Matthew 19:16-24
The rich young man asked Jesus a very important question. What does his question
reveal about him?

What is the significance of the discussion of what is “good”?

Jesus’ answer (keep the commandments) seems a bit strange. Why do you think he pointed the young man to keeping the commandments? (Read Ephesians 2:8-9) What is Jesus trying to help the man see?

Is there a significance to the specific commands Jesus mentions and the ones he leaves out?

What’s Next

What are some of the temporary things that people often chase instead of chasing the eternal things of God?

What is the differnce between doing good things and knowing the One who is good?

What are some of the things that often lie under the surface that keep people from coming up for air?