Fear of Missing Out - Part 3
Matthew 18:1-5
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund
Part of Fear of Missing Out—April 3 - 25, 2021
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Series: Fear of Missing Out
Message: FOMO - Part 3

April 17-18, 2021
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund

Scripture | Matthew 18:1-5

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. —Matthew 18:1-5 (NIV)

Notes

  1. A Presumptuous Question (v. 1)

  2. A Telling Response (v. 2-5)

Study Guide

Open
Pray for God’s presence and direction in your time together, then read aloud Matthew 18:1-5.

Optional Icebreaker
Share a story of one of the most significant events that you experienced as a child, either something significant to you or something that made an impact on a wider scale.

Discuss

  1. Based on what you heard in this week’s teaching, can you share the story of a time when you found yourself “slotting”?

  2. Why is slotting problematic?

  3. Where do you find yourself slotting today?

  4. What happens when we change the scale and slot in a spiritual way?

  5. What do you see in this week’s passage about Jesus’ remedy for this kind of mindset and behavior?
    How do Jesus’ words in verses 2-5 challenge you to live differently?

  6. What does this week’s passage show us about the priorities of the kingdom of heaven and how we can live in light of it?

  7. What is one thing from this week’s teaching or study conversation that you will take away and apply to your life?

Close in Prayer