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Matthew 18:1-4 | Kingdom Greatness
As you consider the kingdom of heaven, do you wonder who will be the greatest? The followers of Jesus did. It is a topic of discussion amongst them, showing a desire to be great in the kingdom. They even ask Jesus for the answer. Yet, Jesus doesn’t dismiss the question. He responds by pointing to the gospel, and first explaining how one must enter the kingdom.
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:1-4
Entrance to the kingdom of heaven is childlike dependency. The key to entering into the kingdom of heaven is a complete trust and dependence on something outside of yourself. Greatness in the kingdom of heaven is childlike humility. Once in, the pathway to greatness is continued submission to someone outside of yourself - to the God of Heaven.
Discussion Questions
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
As you consider the kingdom of heaven, do you wonder who will be the greatest? The followers of Jesus did. It is a topic of discussion amongst them, showing a desire to be great in the kingdom. They even ask Jesus for the answer. Yet, Jesus doesn’t dismiss the question. He responds by pointing to the gospel, and first explaining how one must enter the kingdom.
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:1-4
Entrance to the kingdom of heaven is childlike dependency. The key to entering into the kingdom of heaven is a complete trust and dependence on something outside of yourself. Greatness in the kingdom of heaven is childlike humility. Once in, the pathway to greatness is continued submission to someone outside of yourself - to the God of Heaven.
Discussion Questions
- What do you value about the kingdom of heaven?
- What does it take to enter the kingdom of heaven?
- Where can you be more “needy” in regards to God?
- How has pride impacted the church?
- How has pride impacted your own life?
- What do you observe about Jesus’s humility? (Phil 2:1-8)
- What areas can you become more childlike in humility?
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
- How is your time with God?
- What are you praying for?
- What are you struggling with?
- Who are you praying for to know Jesus?
- What gospel conversations have you had this week with someone who doesn’t follow Jesus?