A Camel, a Needle, and God Who Saves Impossible Cases - Nathan Rages

Luke 18:18-30 records Jesus' interaction with a man known as the Rich Young Ruler.  This passage reveals five major lessons: 

1. Lost people misunderstand true goodness (v18-21).

2. Jesus makes radical demands on prospective disciples (v22).

3. Materialism can prevent our salvation (v23-25).

4. God’s mighty grace saves “impossible” people (v26-27).

5. All our sacrifices for Christ will be abundantly rewarded (v28-30).

Let the Children Come to Me - Nathan Rages

Luke 18:15-17 describes the children being brought to Jesus for His blessing.  The account points to several truths about Christ's concern for children:  

1. Jesus welcomes children to Himself (v15-16).

2. Adults should make it easy for children to come to Jesus (v15-16):  

     In the family.  

     In the church. 

     In our evangelism. 

3. Only child-like people can become Christians (v16-17).

What Two Prayers Can Tell You - Nathan Rages

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus tells a parable about two men praying in the Temple: a Pharisee and a tax collector:

1. The audience (v9).

2. The parable:

     Very different men (v10).

     Very different postures (v11,13).

     Very different prayers (v11-13).

     Very different results (v14).

3. The lesson (v14).

Applications:

1. The evil of religious pride.

2. The blessing of feeling conviction about your sin.

3. The way to be justified before God.