
Message Notes
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
- A Presumptuous Question (v. 1)
- 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
- Based on what you heard in this week’s teaching, can you share the story of a time when you found yourself “slotting”?
- Why is slotting problematic?
- Where do you find yourself slotting today?
- What happens when we change the scale and slot in a spiritual way?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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