Come as Children – May 11, 2025

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

The disciples of Jesus have "power problems." Who's going to be greatest? Who's going to sit next to him? And as usual, Jesus has to gently put them in their place. He tells them,

Unless you turn around and become like a child you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

Jesus brings attention to children because of their social rank--at the very bottom of the hierarchy.

Melissa held up the Presbyterian minister and children's TV icon, Mr. Rogers, as someone who took seriously the experiences of children. He treated them with dignity. Jesus tells his disciples to convert to children but Mr. Rogers shows us what that might look like.