No Grown-Ups Allowed
Matthew 18:1-5
Part of Conversations with Jesus—Long-term Study of the Gospel of Matthew
November 5, 2022
Key Passage: Matthew 18:1-5
Key Verse:
He said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” —Jesus (Matthew 18:2)
“Pride is the mother of all
, and there is a bit of her DNA in all of us.” —Douglas Sean O’Donnell
Pride rears its ugly head
The Disciples question “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” was motivated from PRIDE.
Jesus’ Surprising Response
Surprise #1: “Forget greatness;
Surprise #2: You must be
Living a Kingdom Lifestyle (Matthew 18)
Application:
Being a part of the Kingdom is not about you or me. It’s all about trusting and living like the KING.
What must you do to completely trust in the King?
How must you change to live like the King in all you do?