TEXT: Mark 10:17-22

PROPOSITION: If a man has everything but Christ, he is still in a lost condition.

QUESTION: What?

KEY WORD: Provisions

INTRODUCTION:

          1. What should we get for ______?

          2. Study this man who has everything.

I. Challenge Him to Think Mark 10:17-18

A.    He was thinking about eternity. Sought help.

B.    Philippian Jailer - What must I do?

C.    Jews on Pentecost - What shall we do?

D.    Saul - What wilt thou have me to do?

E.    THINK – Morally, Soberly, Righteously, Spiritually

F.    Titus 2:11-12

G.   Philippians 4:8

II. Checklist of the Commandments Mark 10:19-20

A.    Morals - Adultery, Kill

B.    Honesty - Steal, False witness, Defraud not

C.    Respect – Worship God, Honor parents, Love all men

D.    Religion - from my youth up

III. Show Him Compassion Mark 10:21a

A.    All people have problems – need caring and help.

B.    No matter how wealthy – We need compassion, caring.

C.    We must look past the surface and see how to help.

IV. Offer Him A Cure Mark 10:21b One thing lacking

A.    Lay aside THE SIN 

B.    Hebrews 12:1

C.    Make the commitment, sacrifice

V. Give Him A Choice Mark 10:22

A.    Can't avoid making a choice.

B.    To not choose = is a choice.

C.    Joshua 24:15 Choose this day whom you will serve

D.    Acts 24:25 Felix, Go away for now, more convenient time

VI. Give Him Love Mark 10:21b

a.     Look – not just glance – look deeply inside

b.     Jesus loved what he saw in this man