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Foth, Dick - Becoming a Child with God

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Becoming a Child with God
by Dick Foth
Text: Mark 10:13–15
Topic: Choosing to trust God
Big Idea: The more we depend on God, the more we receive from him.
Keywords: Childlikeness; Dependence on God; Trust


Introduction:
  • Illustration: Foth's granddaughter has a different perspective.
  • Jesus' perspective was like no other.
Child-likeness is necessary for entry into the kingdom
  • Illustration: Foth's children displayed directness, intelligence, and winsomeness.
  • The primary characteristic of child-likeness is dependence.
  • All relationships require truth and respect.
Trust in God is the work of the kingdom
  • Illustration: Passengers on flight 77 called out to God and to loved ones.
  • We are hardwired for relationship.
  • John 6:28
  • We want to do something, when God simply wants us to trust him.
  • Illustration: Foth tells about Charlie, the chief of staff for a congressman, who puts his trust in Christ in the final weeks of his life.
God gives us authority to be called his children
  • Illustration: Foth imagines Charlie's entrance into heaven as a child of God.
Conclusion:
  • When we trust God like a child, he gives us everything.
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