Matthew 18:1-14

Hey folks, thanks for giving me some time away with my family over Easter! Here is the next blog entry!

The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven

1. Review vs 1

-Why would the disciples ask Jesus this question? What was their motivation?

2. Review Jesus' response in verses 2-5.

-What does this look like?

-Why did Jesus address pride in his response to the disciples?

-Is pride a problem for you? Do you think that it would be difficult for you to humble yourself in the manner that Jesus suggests?

3. Review verses 5-8.

-As we look at our culture, what are some of the things that "cause people to sin?"

-Is this the motivation of the companies that produce or sell these items?

-Should they be held accountable or are they just making a living like you and I?

4. Review vs 8 and 9

-Is this teaching section difficult? Why?

-Is Jesus literally asking us to cut off body parts to help us deal with sin? If not, what is the point he is trying to make?

-Are there sin areas in your life that need to be addressed in an aggressive manner?

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

1. Review vs 12-14

-If a shepherd did have 100 sheep, do you think he would really care if one of them disappeared? Would he notice that one of them had wandered off? 

As most of us are not shepherds, let me present another way of looking at this section:

If you had 3 children and one of them wandered off, imagine the grief and worry that you would feel. It is likely that you would put off everything in your life to look for this child...

-With this in mind, discuss how it grieves our Father in Heaven when one of his children wander away from him.

Teacher: Paul Sabino

Matthew 18: 1-14