Meeting Jesus - Blessing the Children
The least are made the greatest.
What’s one idea from the message that stood out to you? Why do you think it grabbed you?
Have you had a discussion, or been the subject of a discussion, where a child’s view was disregarded simply because it was coming from a child?
For those who work in the service industry, how do you feel treated? For those that don’t, how do you see and treat those who are?
Read: Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-14.
What does it mean to you to have a child-like faith?
Jesus’ stance is that it would be better for anyone who causes a believer to stumble to be dead. Is the heavy weight of that statement kept in your mind when you teach and/or learn alongside other believers? Why or why not?
Why do you think the disciples were trying to keep the children from Jesus?
Why would Jesus say the kingdom of God belongs to such as these (children)? What does that mean?
How can you take a low position and raise others up?
Who specifically will you interact with this week that holds a lowly position in our culture? How will you encourage them?
Prayer: Pray for faith like a child.