The Irony of Heaven
Apr 25, 2021 • Dustin Daniels
Today’s Scripture passage is one many of you know; it’s the story of the Rich Young Ruler.
This story is told in all three of the synoptic gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Synoptic meaning similar.
The synoptic gospels give us a synopsis of what happened, and each gospel writer writes their version of the story that fits his audience and theme—all under the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.
It is not a coincidence that in each gospel, the story of the rich young ruler follows the narrative of the children from last week.
And the reason why is significant.
Why is that so important? Let’s find out.