• Using your Bible: Psalms 51:5, continued:
    • Harmonize
      • Matthew 19:13
      • Romans 5:18-19; 6:4
      • II Corinthians 5:10
    • Figures of speech
      • Acts 2:8 – What does it mean to be born into a language? Any comparison to the manner of speaking in Psalms 51:5.
      • II Samuel 11 – Possible background to Psalm 51.
  • Using your Bible: Mark 10:25
    • Read the text!
    • Read the context: Jesus’ discussion with the rich young ruler. Mark 10:17-31
    • Compare translations: Most are very consistent for this verse.
    • Greek
      • Rich - 4454 πλούσιος (plousios) – in abundance
      • Kingdom of God - 993 βασιλεία (basileia) – an area ruled by a king
    • Figure of speech – possibly hyperbole