Children and Family Sunday: Matthew 18:1-7

We will be reading from Matthew 18:1-7 which highlights Jesus' answer to the question: who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Jesus extends an invitation to become like little children, adopting their humility, dependence and becoming a welcoming people.

Respond:

  • Jesus teaches “whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” Who are the ones like children in our midst? In our workplaces, our communities?

  • If our entrance into the kingdom of heaven is predicated on our becoming like little children, shouldn’t that cause us to pay close attention to what it is to be a child?

  • Do you often find yourself getting caught up in the race for greatness? If so, in what context(s)? What do you suppose lies behind that motivation?

  • What practices have drawn you into greater dependence upon God? What helps you to be truly humble before God and people?

2022Jonathansundays, pastor josh, sermon