In this episode of the Jesus Said That series, Jesus explains who will be great in the Kingdom of God, using a humble child as a living illustration to challenge the disciples’ ideas of status and power.

The podcast explores the major themes Jesus teaches in this passage, including the kind of faith required to enter the Kingdom, the path to true greatness in God’s eyes, the serious responsibility to welcome and protect young believers, the grave warnings against causing any of these “little ones” to stumble, the urgent call to pursue holiness by decisively removing sin, the heavenly value placed on even the smallest believers, the heart of God revealed in the parable of the lost sheep, the essence of servant leadership, and the importance of humility and peace among His followers.
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Passage: Matthew 18:1-14 | Mark 9:33-50 | Luke 9:46-48.
Series: Jesus Said That
Episode: #78
Title: Youth Pastor Beware: Jesus Teachings on Children & The Kingdom
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0:00 – Intro & Advice For Youth Pastors: Don’t Wear Skinny Jeans

3:57 – Context: Disciples Arguing About Greatness

5:35 – Matthew 18:1-14 – Entering & Greatness in the Kingdom

42:47 – Mark 9:33-50 – Servant Leadership & Not Hindering Others

56:40 – Luke 9:46-48 – The Least Is Great

58:47 – Timeless Truths, Application, & Closing Thought

61:00 – Outro & Personal Updates