Mar 25
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- What does this passage have to do with the previous one and the question asked by the rich young ruler?
- What is eternal life?
- Why was it important for Christ to foretell his death and resurrection?
- Why did Christ emphasize that he would suffer, die, and rise in fulfilment of what the prophets said?
- Go back to the story about Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler. Imagine this conversation taking place between Jesus the Messiah and God the Father instead. Which portions could remain the same? Which portions would need to change? How did Jesus inherit life eternal?
- Why does Jesus have the power to give eternal life to those who turned from their sin, forsake the world, and follow him?
- What does it mean to turn from sin, forsake the world, and follow Jesus? Have you? Do you have the hope of life eternal?
