
Discussion Questions for Families & Small Groups
From Sunday's Teaching, Become Like Children, from Matthew 18:1 - 4:
How does the temptation to be our own God manifest in your daily life, and what practices help you resist this desire for autonomy?
In what ways do you see the difference between childish behavior and childlike faith playing out in your own spiritual journey?
The disciples argued about greatness while following Jesus. What does this reveal about how pride can coexist with religious activity in our own lives?
How does the concept that children have nothing to offer Christ for citizenship in the kingdom challenge our understanding of salvation and merit?
What would it look like practically to empty your cup of preconceived notions and approach God's Word with the openness of a young child?
The sermon suggests we are far more dependent on God than we realize, even physically. How does recognizing this complete dependence change the way you approach daily decisions?
How can we cultivate the virtue of loyalty described in the sermon, trusting and obeying God even when we do not understand the why behind His commands?
What areas of your life have become mere checklist items rather than opportunities to find joy in monotony and encounter God's beauty repeatedly?
The pastor states that the longer you spend with Christ, the more childlike you become. What evidence of this transformation have you seen in mature believers you know?
How does the call to be content in the roles God has given you challenge the cultural message that you deserve more and should pursue whatever you want?
Small Group Leader Guides are available upon request.
How does the temptation to be our own God manifest in your daily life, and what practices help you resist this desire for autonomy?
In what ways do you see the difference between childish behavior and childlike faith playing out in your own spiritual journey?
The disciples argued about greatness while following Jesus. What does this reveal about how pride can coexist with religious activity in our own lives?
How does the concept that children have nothing to offer Christ for citizenship in the kingdom challenge our understanding of salvation and merit?
What would it look like practically to empty your cup of preconceived notions and approach God's Word with the openness of a young child?
The sermon suggests we are far more dependent on God than we realize, even physically. How does recognizing this complete dependence change the way you approach daily decisions?
How can we cultivate the virtue of loyalty described in the sermon, trusting and obeying God even when we do not understand the why behind His commands?
What areas of your life have become mere checklist items rather than opportunities to find joy in monotony and encounter God's beauty repeatedly?
The pastor states that the longer you spend with Christ, the more childlike you become. What evidence of this transformation have you seen in mature believers you know?
How does the call to be content in the roles God has given you challenge the cultural message that you deserve more and should pursue whatever you want?
Small Group Leader Guides are available upon request.
