The Example of Children Introduction. Matthew 18:1-5 “Become as little children” Matthew 19:13-15 “Of such is the kingdom of heaven”
The Example of Children I. Children Are Accepting. A. Of Others (Acts 11:26). B. Of the Truth (I Thessalonians 2:13). 1. Not Naïve (I Corinthians 14:20).
The Example of Children II. Children Are Trusting. Example of Isaac (Genesis 22:7-8). A. That God Protects & Provides (II Corinthians 4:17). B. That God Knows Best (Romans 4:17).
The Example of Children III. Children (As God Would Have Them) Obey. A. Ten Commandments (Ex 20:12). B. Mark of Sinful World (Ro 1:30). C. Christians as “Children of God” (Ephesians 5:1-2).
The Example of Children IV. Children Love. A. Children love the unlovable (Romans 5:8).
The Example of Children V. Children Are Forgiving. A. Children of God must forgive (Colossians 3:12-13).
The Example of Children VI. Children Hope. A. Love always hopes (I Corinthians 13:7).
The Example of Children VII. Children Change. A. Get a new heart (Ezekiel 18:30-31).
The Example of Children VIII. Children Are Innocent. “The Innocents” (Jeremiah 19:4,5). A. Christians should strive to live free of sin (James 1:27). B. We only regain innocence by the blood of Christ (Romans 6:17-18).