Read Matthew 18:1-6;10-14
As a child, did you ever get lost? Or, as a parent have you ever lost a child? How were you /they found?
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As a child, did you ever get lost? Or, as a parent have you ever lost a child? How were you /they found?
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- Why would the disciples want to be "the greatest"?
- What childlike qualities is Jesus emphasizing? why do you think this is important for Jesus ' kingdom?
- Why is causing a child to sin such a serious offense?
- Although evil is inevitable, how are we still responsible for others' spiritual welfare?
- Who are the "little ones" in 12-14?
- What childlike quality do you need to recapture? Why?
- When were you a sheep that wandered off? How did God get you back?
- What is the value of one lost soul?
- What needs to change in your attitude towards those who "wander"? Toward the "weak"? Toward the "powerless"? Toward the sinner"? The "lost soul"?
- What could be an area in your life that causes problems for others? What will you do about it?
- What lost soul would you like for this group to pray for?