Matthew 18: The Little & The Lost

24/01/2025 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

God's heart is for children and for the lost. In order to enter his kingdom, you will have to humble yourself like a little child.Outline: I. Greatest in the Kingdom v.1-6- v.4 humbles himself like this child- humility - teachable, dependent, vulnerable- judgment on leading children astrayII. Temptations to sin v.7-9- removing temptations- \*sin - leads to hell - kills, brings deathIII. Parable of the Lost Sheep v.10-14- the heart of God for the stray, for children, not willing that any should perish.IV. Dealing with Sin in the Church v.15-20- goal of restoration- power of the church in disciplineV. Parable of the Forgiving Servant v.21-35- the necessity of forgiveness- x. Eph. 4:32 - tortures - punishment, discipline of God, Satan's influenceTruth: The Father has a heart for the little and the lost.Application- Humble Yourself- Seek restoration from sin - self, with others.- Forgive.Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.