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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