In this chapter it talks about a widow who keeps bothering a judge until he grants her justice, showing us to be persistent in prayer. Then there’s this tale of a proud Pharisee and a humble tax collector praying in a temple. The tax collector’s humble attitude is what Jesus likes.

Next, people bring their kids to Jesus, but His friends try to stop them. Jesus is like, “Nah, let the kiddos come! The kingdom of God is for those who are like them, full of trust and innocence.”

This rich dude wants to know how to get eternal life, and Jesus tells him to sell everything and follow Him. But the guy can’t let go of his fancy stuff, so he leaves sad.

Jesus then says it’s hard for rich folks to enter God’s kingdom, which surprises His friends because rich people were considered blessed. But Jesus explains that it’s about hearts, not money.

Peter asks what the disciples will get for following Jesus, and He assures them of rewards both in this life and the next.

On the way to Jericho, there’s this blind beggar named Bartimaeus who yells for Jesus to have mercy on him. Jesus heals him, and everyone is stoked and praising God.

So, in a nutshell, Luke 18 teaches me about prayer, humility, letting go of worldly stuff, childlike faith, and the amazing things that happen when I continue to follow Jesus!