Being the Church – Who is the Greatest?
Pastor Malcolm
Matthew 18:1-14
February 17, 2019
Reconsidering What the Greatest Is (Matthew 18:1-4)
Greatness in the world is illustrated by
- Human endeavor, Heroic accomplishment, Domination
Greatness in the Kingdom of heaven is illustrated by
, , (The princess illustration)
Disciples of Jesus are to be humble in
Being the Greatest in God’s Kingdom
the vulnerable (Matthew 18:5-9)
- By not leading disciples to sin
- By teaching disciples to walk away from sin
- By shunning sin ourselves, sanctification is not for
!
What’s this business with the angels? (Matthew 18:10b)
- The Father sends angels to protect His people, how much more
rather than (Hebrews 1:4)
the brethren (Matthew 18:10-14)
- By treating disciples gently (not despising them)
- By noticing disciples are gone
- By seeking disciples out