The One Thing You Lack

A wealthy, morally upright young man runs to Jesus, kneels before Him, and asks an urgent question. Jesus looks at him, loves him—and then makes a demand so radical the man walks away grieving. What was he really asking? Why did Jesus respond with commands rather than comfort? And what was the "one thing" that stood between this impressive young ruler and what he was seeking?

This week, we'll wrestle with one of the most puzzling encounters in the Gospels—and discover that the answer may challenge everything we assumed about what Jesus was offering.