Live the Word: Reading in 3-D

Simple question . . . simple answer - Luke 18:18-26 A second look

4 rules of interpreting

• consider context: who is being spoken to and why?
• Define key words
• Interpret scripture with scripture
• Look for most obvious meaning

Ruler's self-confidence (vs 18-21)

John 1:1, 14, 10:30

Romans 3:10-12

Matthew 5:27-28

James 2:10

Romans 3:23

Dismantling of a self-righteous man (vs 22-25) The impossible becomes possible - grace (vs 26-27)

Titus 3:5

1 Peter 3:18

Romans 3:19-24