Money Can't Buy God's Kingdom

And Jesus said to his disciples, 'Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.' When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, 'Who then can be saved?' But Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'

Question 1

Jesus said loving money makes it super hard to follow God. He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle!

What is something you really like? How can you show that you love God even more than that thing?

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Question 2

The disciples asked, 'Who then can be saved?' Jesus told them that people cannot save themselves, but God can do anything.

Why is it good news that God is strong enough to save us when we cannot do it on our own?

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Question 3

The sermon said Jesus does not promise us more money or toys. He promises to forgive our sins and give us life with God forever.

Which sounds better: a toy that breaks, or Jesus who never leaves? Why?

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Activity: Draw Two Gifts

Draw one thing that money can buy. Next to it, draw one thing that only Jesus can give us, like forgiveness or heaven. Put a star next to the gift that lasts forever.

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