LESSON



LESSON 2MARCH 12, 2023SUBJECT: The Greatest in the KingdomDEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 19:13-22BACKGROUND: Matthew 18:1-9; Mark 10:15LESSON: Matthew 18:1-9MEMORY VERSE:Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 NIVSo anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 18:4 NLTLESSON AIM: To understand the kingdom view of greatness and how to avoid sin’s stumbling blocks.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEBACKGROUNDDefine the phrase “kingdom of heaven (God)”. Use a Bible Dictionary. (Mathew mainly uses the phrase “kingdom of heaven”. Mark, Luke and John only use the phrase “kingdom of God”.) Most Biblical scholars believe the two phrases are synonymous and use them interchangeably. The kingdom of heaven (God) is the spiritual realm where God reigns as King and His kingdom principles are practiced.I. GREATNESS IS BASED ON HUMILITY (MATTHEW 18:1-5)What did Jesus' disciples ask Him about the kingdom of heaven (God)? Matthew 18:1Why do you think the disciples asked this question? Mark 9:33-34; Luke 9:46What do you think was the concept of greatness to the disciples?What are the worldly standards of greatness today?What did Jesus do to answer the disciples' question? Matthew 18:2What two things did Jesus say one must do before entering the kingdom of heaven? Matthew 18:3v. 18av. 18bWhat happens if we do not do what Jesus commands? Matthew 18:3cWhat did Jesus say is the secret to true greatness? Matthew 18:4What do you think it means to humble oneself like a child?Why do you think Jesus used a child to teach His disciples?What did Jesus say is a way to welcome Him? Matthew 18:5II. CONSEQUENCES OF PLACING STUMBLING BLOCKS (MATTHEW 18:6-9)What term does Matthew use for a child? Matthew 18:6abWhat is the relationship of the little ones with Jesus? Matthew 18:6abHow does Jesus explain the seriousness of leading a child to stumble (sin, fall)? Matthew 18:6cWhat are some of the temptations or stumbling blocks in the world today that particularly lead children astray?What indictment does Jesus put on those in the world that lead anyone to sin? Matthew 18:7acWhat does the word “woe” mean?What does Jesus want us to know about temptations? Matthew 18:7bWhat three ways with the body does Jesus illustrate to help us understand how one might be led to stumble (sin)? Matthew 18:8a, 9av. 8a v. 8a v. 9a What are ways the Bible says people sin with their hands, feet, and eyes?HandsExodus 20:15 – Isaiah 59:6d – FeetProverbs 6:18b – Isaiah 59:7 – EyesIsaiah 29:20c – I John 2:16b – According to Jesus, how are we to handle things that cause us to sin or stumble?v. 8abv. 9abDo you think we are to take these words of physical self-mutilation literally? Why of why not?What does Jesus identify as the root origin of sin? Mark 7:20-23How may we have a clean heart? Psalm 51:10; Hebrews 10:22How can we guard spiritually our hands, feet and eyes from sin? HandsPsalm 26:6 – James 4:8 – FeetPsalm 119:133 – Galatians 5:25 – EyesPsalm 16:8 – Hebrews 12:2 – What is the ultimate consequence for those who do not control their hands, feet and eyes from sin? Matthew 18:8c, 9c ................
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