In Matthew 18, we find a tender scene unfolding before us as Jesus interacts with a little child (18:1-4). This Lord’s Day we will take our second look at this encounter as we continue to reflect upon the theme of the sanctify of human life.

Ironically, it is within this beautiful episode that Jesus uses some of the most frightening language we have record of in the Gospels. We find these hard words of our Lord in verse 6. The shocking language of our Savior is designed to reveal just how much the little children matter to Him. It is from this passage that we will again encounter the fact that even the smallest human life is precious in His Kingdom.

Let me encourage you to reflect upon Matthew 18:1-14 as we prepare to come joyfully before our King in worship on Sunday.