Kingdom Tales, Week 2: Apr. 14, 2024
The Greatest in the Kingdom.
Passage: Matthew 18:1-4 - When asked by his disciples who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus called a little child to him and told them that in order to enter the kingdom, they must become like a little child. Furthermore, anyone who wishes to be great in the kingdom should take on the lowly position of a child.
Big Idea: The Least Will Be The Greatest
Follow Up Discussion Questions by Age Group:
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
Who did Jesus say is the greatest in the kingdom of God?
What is it about little children that Jesus thinks everyone should follow?
What do you think about the idea that anyone who wants to be great actually has to learn to be humble and put others first?
What do you think of Jesus being a king who was also a servant? How can we follow Jesus’ example?
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What did Jesus say makes someone great in the kingdom of God?
What are some qualities of little children that Jesus wants everyone to follow as an example?
What do you think it means that Jesus was a servant king? What are some things he did to show his humility and serve others?
Would you say that things in God’s kingdom are the opposite of what you might expect a kingdom to be like? Why or why not?
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
Who did Jesus say was the example to follow if you wanted to be great in God’s kingdom? What do you think he meant by that?
What do you think it means that in God’s kingdom the least will be the greatest and the greatest will be the least?
Are there things about the way the world works that seem unfair? What are some examples? Do you think God’s kingdom is different?
What do you think about the idea that Jesus was a servant king? What are some ways that he showed humility and service to others?
