The disciples just confessed Jesus as the Christ — and they're still arguing about who's the greatest. This study guide walks through Matthew 18–20 — childlike humility, forgiveness without limit, and the Servant King — with study questions after every chapter. Available in print and digital. Part 4 of 5.
The disciples have just confessed Jesus as the Christ — and they still can't stop asking who among them will be the greatest. Matthew 18–20 is the road to Jerusalem, and every step of it exposes the gap between knowing who Jesus is and understanding what kind of kingdom he is building. Status, reward, comparison — Jesus answers every question with the same redirect: humility, forgiveness, and service.
This study guide walks verse by verse through Matthew 18–20, covering the call to become like children, the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus' teaching on divorce and the rich young man who walked away, the parable of the vineyard workers, and Jesus' own statement of his mission: to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Each chapter includes commentary written from a restoration movement perspective, tracking how Jesus consistently redefines greatness on the way to the cross.
Includes study questions after every chapter — observation, interpretation, application, and group discussion — designed for weekly small group or individual study. AI-powered prompts at the end of every chapter with clickable links to Claude and ChatGPT in the digital version. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats. Part 4 of a five-part series through the complete Gospel of Matthew.
The disciples just confessed Jesus as the Christ — and they're still arguing about who's the greatest. This study guide walks through Matthew 18–20 — childlike humility, forgiveness without limit, and the Servant King — with study questions after every chapter. Available in print and digital. Part 4 of 5.