Gary Gleans

Matthew 19:23-26 23  And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.  24  “Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”  25  When the disciples heard  this,  they were very astonished and said, “Then who can be saved?”  26  And looking at  them  Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Mark 10:23-27 23  And Jesus, looking around, said to His disciples, “How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!”  24  The disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!  25  “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”  26  They were even more astonished and said to Him, “T

Matthew 19:16-22 16  And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?”  17  And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is  only  One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.”  18   Then he said to Him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER; YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS;  19  HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF” ”  20  The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?”  21  Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go  and  sell your possessions and give to  the  poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”  22  But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. Mark 10:17-22 17  As He was setting out o

Matthew 19:13-15 13  Then  some  children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.  14  But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  15  After laying His hands on them, He departed from there. Mark 10:13-16 13  And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.  14  But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  15  “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it  at   all. ”  16  And He took them in His arms and  began blessing them, laying His hands on them. Luke 18:15-17 15  And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the di

Matthew 19:10-12 10  The disciples said to Him, “If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.”  11  But He said to them, “Not all men  can  accept this statement, but  only those to whom it has been given.  12  “For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are  also  eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept  this,  let him accept  it. ” The decision to marry is the second most important decision a person will ever make.   The first is the decision to trust Christ.   Most people will get married, it is the natural process of maturity and one of the basic building blocks of the family.   However, marriage is not for everyone.   It is a very serious commitment.   This text demonstrates the risk of marriage and give some of the reasons for singleness. THE RISKS OF MARRIAGE: The truth about the p