Being Great by Being Humble

What Jesus Said

At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, 'Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?' And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, 'Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.'

— Matthew 18:1-4

Question 1: What Does a Child Need?

Jesus said we should become like children. Think about a little kid — maybe your younger brother or sister, or even you when you were really little.

What are some things a child needs from their mom or dad every day?

(Write or draw your answer here)

Question 2: How Is That Like Following Jesus?

Children depend on their parents for food, a place to live, and help with things they can't do alone. They have to trust their parents.

How is trusting God like a child trusting their parents?

(Write your answer here)

Question 3: What Does Humble Mean?

Jesus said, 'Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.'

Being humble means knowing you need help and not thinking you're better than others.

Can you think of a time when you needed help with something and had to ask?

(Write your answer here)

Activity: Act It Out!

With a partner or your family, act out this short scene:

One person pretends to be a disciple asking Jesus, 'Who is the greatest?'

The other person pretends to be Jesus calling a child over and saying, 'Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest.'

Then switch roles and do it again!

Remember This

God wants us to depend on Him like children depend on their parents. When we are humble and trust God, that's when we are truly great in His Kingdom!