WHY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY?
Matt 18:1-10
Why is it so important to have a children's ministry? After all, kids don't pay their way. Some would say that the kids just get in the way and cause problems. This is probably so, but what is the attitude of Christ and what does the Bible teach about children?
I. CHILDREN ARE INVALUABLE IN THE WILL OF GOD
A. His will is that none should perish 2 Peter 3:9
B. His will is that all should have a purpose Eph 1:11
C. His will is that children have a purpose
II. CHILDREN ARE IMPORTANT IN THE WORK OF GOD vs6
A. The warning is given vs. 6
B. The world is full of sin (save a kid, save a life)
Illus. D.L.Moody had 1 and a half saved
C. The watching of angels vs. 10
1. Guardian angels?
2. Dead sainted children?
3. The only group this is said about
III. CHILDREN ARE INSTRUCTORS IN THE WISDOM OF GOD
Is it not amazing the things we can learn from kids? It appears that they have much knowledge about spiritual matters.
A. Because of their faith
Children are big on faith, little in understanding. Adults are opposite
B. Because of their following
C. Because of their fear
