I. ASKED
A. CIRCUMSTANCES
Matthew 18:1a At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying,
1. CONFLICT
2. COMPASSION
B. CONCERNS
Matthew 18:1b “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
1. CONCEIT
2. CONSIDERATION
II. ANSWERED
A. CONVERSION
Matthew 18:2-3 And calling a toddler to Him, Jesus put him in their midst and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
1. CHILDREN
2. CITIZEN
3. COMPONENTS
4. CONSEQUENCES
B. CONDITION
Matthew 18:4 ”Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
1. CONFORMITY
2. CLAIM