Luke 10:26 "He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?”
Jesus is literally asking this man what he thinks the law has to say about eternal life. Why? This man was a lawyer, an expert in Jewish law, and was very familiar with the Scriptures. Jesus wanted to start out by getting this man to reveal his stance towards the truth.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your truth, and for Your faithfulness and patience with us. You are love, and You are justice. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.