SERMON OUTLINE FOR FURTHER REFLECTION / STUDY
• INTRODUCTION
o Lost in Confusion in a Complicated World
o Learning Faith Qualities from Children
• BIBLICAL BACKGROUND
o Chapter 18 – Will Jesus Find Any Faithful?
o Children Sent to Rabbi for Blessings
o Children Seen as Low Status (not important)
o Disciples Forbid Children to Approach Jesus
o Jesus Invites the Children to Bless
o Jesus Illustrates Qualities in Children for the Kingdom of God
• LIFE PRINCIPLES / APPLICATION
o Learn the Qualities of Faith from Children
o Love and Value God’s Gift of Children
o Welcome those of Child-Like Faith
• CONCLUSION
o Qualities in children (e.g. wonder, trust, obedient, forgiving, etc.) are essential qualities for entry into the kingdom of God. Do you have child-like faith in Jesus?
GROWING DEEPER
1. How did today’s message speak directly to you?
2. What did Jesus teach His disciples about the Kingdom of God by inviting the children?
3. If applicable, who do you disapprove of being part of the church body? Would Jesus invite them?
4. Knowing that Jesus values children, how could you show the same values?
5. Pray that God may help you grow with child-like faith that deepens your trust with Jesus.
Learning and Growing in Christ,
Pastor Trevor