Humility – 4/25/21

Sermon Notes:

Application Questions:

Read Matthew 18: 1-4.  This is the passage of scripture which is anchoring our sermon series. 

How has God been speaking to you through his Word?

What are the qualities that children have that led Jesus to hold them up as our example?

Are you starting to notice the children in your midst and ask God to help them to encourage you in your faith? 

In what ways are you becoming like a little child?

Read John 13:3-17

In your own words, define or describe humility.

How is humility expressed in our children?

How does Jesus model humility for his disciples?

What are the other passages in scripture in which we see Jesus model humility?

How do our children help us to understand what true humility looks like?

Read Genesis 3:1-7

Why is it easy to think that pride is not a big deal?

How did pride influence Adam and Eve to turn away from God?

How does pride pull us away from God?

How is humility the antidote to pride?

This week:

Are you depending on God like a child depends on someone else to provide for your needs? How is this being expressed? 

Is your pride decreasing the more you walk with Jesus?

Is your humility growing the longer you walk with Jesus? 

Where are you learning to serve like Jesus?