Matthew 18:1-35

Contents: Sermon on the child text. Discipline in the church. Unity in prayer. Law of forgiveness.

Characters: God, Jesus, Peter.

Conclusion: Those are truly great who are truly humble and good, and God is pleased with those who multiply their pardons of others, even as they have many times been pardoned by Him.

Key Word: Greatness, Matthew 18:1. Forgiveness, Matthew 18:21.

Strong Verses: Matthew 18:3; Matthew 18:4; Matthew 18:11; Matthew 18:19; Matthew 18:20; Matthew 18:21; Matthew 18:22.

Striking Facts: Matthew 18:20. Where His saints are, there is the sanctuary of Christ. While as to His person He is in heaven, His Spirit is with our spirits, and He is the central figure in every gathering for prayer in His name. Not a multitude, but faith and sincere devotion on the part of worshippers, even though there be but two or three, invites His presence and the manifestation of His power among them.