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Matt. 18:1-4
Matt. 18:1-4- Disciples concerned who will be greatest
- Caused by their misconception of the kingdom
“Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Matt. 18:3-4
Changed, transformed
Problems – not converted
Teach = convert
Baptize -- teach again
Realize my dependence
Child depends on parents
We depend upon God
James 1:17 “from above”
Humble as a little child
Child does will of parents
Commands of God
Matt. 7:21 “does the will of My Father in heaven.”
Child trusts his parents
Men who trusted in God
Job 13:15
Daniel 6:20-22
Paul - 2 Tim.1:12
“Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.” 1 Cor. 14:20
Child has forgiving spirit
Child wants to be big
Desire to grow spiritually
“by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food” Heb. 5:12
“as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby”
1 Pet. 2:2
“but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
2 Pet. 3:18
Loves parents above all others
We love God above all others
“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.”
1 Jn. 5:3
Defend against attacks
What happens when the church is attacked?
1 Pet. 3:15 “ready to give an answer”
Support in old age
I will support the Lord
Time - Talent - Influence - Money
Name is given at birth
God has given us a name
Acts 11:26 “Christians”
Connection with Christ
Child inherits goods of father
We will receive a reward
Must remain faithful
“and if children, then heirs; heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.”
Rom. 8:17
“to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you”
1 Pet. 1:4
“whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Matt. 18:4
Converted
Humble
Not own will
Trusts
Forgives
Grow
Loves
Defends
Supports
Name
Inheritance
If you are a Christian, you are not a citizen of this world trying
to get to heaven; you are a citizen of heaven making your way
through this world...
• HearHear John 12:48John 12:48
• BelieveBelieve John 8:24John 8:24
• RepentRepent Luke 13:3Luke 13:3
• ConfessConfess Matt. 10:32-33Matt. 10:32-33
• BaptizedBaptized Mark 16:16Mark 16:16
• FaithfulFaithful Matt. 24:13Matt. 24:13