[Mat 18:1-4 KJV]
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Get the context behind what disciples are asking. >>Which one of us is going to be greatest?
Jesus calls a child to front and center (other people around Jesus)
“Be converted & become as little children.”
Be converted — “turn yourself around”
Jesus — your thinking is taking you the wrong direction.
What great thing can I do to score points for kingdom of heaven?
How many healings? How many devils evicted?
Jesus — humble like a little child
2 qualities of little children
- Like sponges from birth to 6 yrs.
Soak up language. Learn to walk. Learn values of main caregivers.
Theta brain waves — like hypnosis. - Totally dependent on others: food, clothing, protection.
Failure = not enter the kingdom
Truth: Kingdom of heaven is about relationship with our Father, the King.
Action: Primary focus on connection with God our Father through the Holy Spirit.
Prayer, reading Bible, and worship need to be for this purpose.
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