Story 28: The Rich Young Ruler

Comprehension Questions and Answers

What did the rich young ruler ask Jesus? *What must I do to have eternal life? [28-01]
What did Jesus tell the young man to do in order to have eternal life? *He told him to obey God's laws. [28-01]
What did the young ruler say about the laws that Jesus listed? *He said he had obeyed them ever since he was a boy. [28-03]
What additional thing did Jesus tell the young man to do? *He told him to sell everything he owned and give the money to the poor, and then follow Jesus. [28-04]
What reward did Jesus promise the rich young ruler if he would do this? *He would have treasure in heaven. [28-04]
Why did the young ruler become sad and then go away from Jesus? *He did not want to give away all the things he possessed. [28-05]
How difficult is it for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God? *It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. [28-06]
Is it possible for a rich man to be saved? *Yes, with God everything is possible. [28-08]
What had the disciples left behind in order to follow Jesus? *They had left everything. [28-09]
What did Jesus say would be their reward? *They would receive one hundred times more in the next world, and also eternal life. [28-10]
Who else can receive this reward? *Everyone who leaves houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or property for the sake of Jesus’ name. [28-10]

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