Tom Leonard - February 24, 2013
Become Like a Child
Become Like a Child Matthew 18:1-6 Main Point :Christ Followers must change and have a humble, child-like heart and faith if we would enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Are you a Christ Follower? It begins with humbling yourself & committing your life to Christ! ‘Change’ (strepho) = to turn one’s self around; change one’s course/mind. Children are easily overlooked/dismissed. 1A child who believes in Christ has a humble and open heart. verses 3,4,6 (not just any child - verse 6) . ‘Humble’ (tapeino-verb) = Humiliate, bring one’s self low, assign a lower rank. Matthew 19:13-15 2.A child who believes in Christ has an uncomplicated & trusting faith. verses 5-6 ‘Believe’ (pistueo) = to believe in, have trust/conviction in, accept as true. Matthew 11:25-26
Scripture References: Matthew 18:1-6, Matthew 19:13-15, Matthew 11:25-26
