Joel M Bradshaw

1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

2He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.–Matthew 18

1. The disciples were concerned with greatness, position, and legacy.
2. Jesus told them that they needed to change.
3. Instead they were to adopt the attitude of the child.
4. Children in the ancient world were to be seen, but not heard.
5. Lowliness means humility and service in ministry.
6. Ministry begins at home.
7. How is your attitude with how you expect others to treat you? What about you needs to change–JMB