Child In contrast to the rich ruler, we must receive the Kingdom of God humbly like a little ___ (Lk 18:15-17).
Commands We are saved by grace through faith – not by works. Yet, those who are truly faithful to the Lord will faithfully follow the Lord’s ____ (Lk 18:20; cf. Mt 7:21, 22:37-39; Lk 6:46, 10:25-28).
Treasure Jesus tells the rich ruler to sell his earthly ____ and follow Him. Then, he would have heavenly ___ (Lk 18:22; cf. Lk 12:33-34).
Sacrifice To be true disciples, we must ____ for the One who was _______d for us (Lk 14:33).
Money We cannot serve both God and ____ (Lk 16:13).
Hard Jesus says it is ____ for people who have wealth to enter the Kingdom of God (Lk 18:24-25).
Possible What is im_____ with humans is ____ with God (Lk 18:27; cf. Gen 18:14; Lk 1:37, ESV).
Leave If we truly believe, we must be willing to ___ all for the Lord (Lk 18:28; cf. Lk 5:11, 27-28).
Family Not even our physical ____ can come before our heavenly ____ (Lk 18:29-30; cf. Lk 8:20-21, 9:59-62, 12:51-53, 14:26-27; Ac 2:42-45).
Gain If we give up (metaphorically and even literally) our earthly life for the Lord, we will ___ eternal life (Lk 9:23-24; cf. Lk 18:29-30).
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