18:18-30 The ruler lacked the attitude of humility, generosity and willingness to serve God in every area of his life. Ultimately, it came down to the Lordship of Jesus. Possessions are so dangerous because they come between us and our serving our Master. They can often mean we are storing up treasures on earth, rather than treasures in heaven.
v22 & 29 The radical demand: Jesus gave up everything He had to serve - it was about storing up treasures in heaven. Family & the relationships He had were not the utmost thing in His life - He gave His life as a ransom for many & the service of them was foremost for Him.
18:35-43 The blind man wanted mercy from Jesus. Jesus saw his faith and showed mercy. He immediately praise God for what Jesus had done.
19:1-10 Zacchaeus wanted to see who Jesus was. Jesus knew who he was and invited Himself. Zacchaeus welcomed Him gladly & repented, showing his life had changed. Jesus announced salvation had come to that house.
With both, Jesus knew their lives and their needs and met them where they were at. He responded accordingly.
Zacchaeus didn't just announce he had changed, but he showed his repentance by demonstrating a changed life.
19:11-28
We have a present responsibility as a follower of Jesus to put to work what He has given us - money, time, gifts, family, energy etc Because, there will be future judgment coming where we will stand before the judgment seat of God and be called to account.
The final servant's excuse was not valid at all - he was condemned as a wicked servant. He was expected to use his minas, rather than just leave it. We will be called to account. We must put to work what God has left with us.
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