A man approaches Jesus. Something has been on his mind. The end of his life. So he asks Jesus, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responds by changing the man’s focus. “Why ...

Many of us heard this question from a man to Jesus in this last Sunday’s Gospel from Mark 10:17-30. Jesus’ initial response about obeying the commandments has the man replying that he has observed ...

One day, a rich young man approached Jesus, asking him what he had to do to inherit eternal life. He was convinced that he could earn his way into heaven. After he left, Jesus told his disciples that ...

A Google search on the concept of inheritance uncovers a plethora of information on genetics and biology. Next comes information about legal traditions regarding the passing on of a family's wealth.

As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” — Mark 10:17 We are not unlike the young man in this ...

Not long before Jesus was crucified a very wealthy young ruler ran up to Jesus. By this time Jesus had many enemies. Having great regard for Jesus, the rich young ruler was not one. Used to people ...