1. The Example of Children
Introduction.
Matthew 18: “Become as little children”
Matthew 19: “Of such is the kingdom of heaven”

2. 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).

3. 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).

4. 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).

5. The Example of Children
IV. Children Love.
A. Children love the unlovable (Romans 5:8).

6. The Example of Children
V. Children Are Forgiving.
A. Children of God must forgive (Colossians 3:12-13).

7. The Example of Children
VI. Children Hope.
A. Love always hopes (I Corinthians 13:7).

8. The Example of Children
VII. Children Change.
A. Get a new heart (Ezekiel 18:30-31).

9. 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).