This week, we are looking at a passage that deals with two types of people that approach Jesus- young children (people with no visible value) and a wealthy, influential, up and coming ruler. In all 3 Gospels, the story of the rich young ruler is preceded by Mothers bringing their children to be blessed by Jesus. What a contrast…young children (infants) who are totally dependent and have nothing to offer God versus a wealthy, influential, and religious man who thinks he can DO something to earn God’s blessing. Jesus uses these interactions as a teaching time for his disciples on the heart condition required to receive the Kingdom of God!