Matthew 18:1-14
-Christianity is always one generation away from extinction.
The disciples asked Jesus who was the greatest in the kingdom. Jesus stated it was the children, which was counter-cultural of the time.
Matthew 18:4, "Whoever humbles himself and becomes like this is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
-Children humble themselves and don't have shame of their reliance on adults.
-This is the way we should be with God: completely dependent and unashamed.
- Invite God into all areas of life, the way children invite others to share life with them.
- Children are most likely to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
- When you open your heart to a child you open your heart to Christ.
- Make room in your heart for children and others and you make room in your heart for God.
- You're better off drowning yourself than leading a child or follower into sin. (Matt. 10:6)
Read the parable of the Shepard and the missing sheep (Matt. 18:12-14)
- Notice the emphasis on 'little ones.' Reaching out to the lost means reaching out to children.
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