7/13/25
Sermon Title: Dependent of God
Matthew 18:1-6 ESV
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, 6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.
Proverbs 3:5 ESV
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
John 15:5 ESV
5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Questions:
Why does Jesus want us to be like children?
Why does Jesus make entering the kingdom dependent upon becoming like a child?
Do you consider yourself to be an independent person?
What does it mean to be a dependent?
What does it mean to be a dependent of God?
