Matt 18: Relearning How to Be a Child of God (pt3 of 3)

Does this mean that we are to ignore sin in our fellow brother or sister’s life? No, of course not. Matthew 18 is the famous and unpopular chapter about church discipline. Jesus describes starting in v15 in very practical terms how we are to deal with a brother who...

Matt 18: Relearning How to Be a Child of God (pt2 of 3)

Do you feel a need to be constantly productive? Do you feel a need to keep proving yourself to the world? To yourself? Just one more thing off the list. Just one more achievement. One more degree. One more promotion. One level higher in the income bracket. There is no...

Matt 18: Relearning How to Be a Child of God (pt1 of 3)

Read Matt 18:1-6. If you read this chapter, you will notice one phrase that is repeated over and over. It’s the phrase, “little child” or “little children” or “little ones.” Jesus is making a point so he doesn’t say merely “child,” but he says “little” child. v2...