Main Points1. God has provided specific qualifications for church leaders.2. Most of the qualifications are also commands for all believers.

Main Points1. Bring children to Jesus (v. 13).2. If you're a child, come to Jesus (vv. 14, 16).3. If you have the attitude of a child, come to Jesus (vv. 14-15).

Main PointGod intends for marriage to last.Outline1. The setting (v. 1)2. The Pharisees' question (v. 2)3. Jesus' question (v. 3)4. The Pharisees' answer (v. 4)5. Jesus' answer (vv. 5-9)6. The disciples' question (v. 10)7. Jesus' answer (vv. 11-12)

Main Points1. We are called to compassion.2. Our best efforts can't save us; only Jesus can.

Main Points1. God takes sin seriously.2. We must take sin seriously.Outline1. Don't cause someone else to sin (v. 42).2. Don't tolerate your own sin. (vv. 43-48).3. Live at peace with others (vv. 49-50).

Main PointsAs followers of Christ, we must always be ready.1. Ready to die to ourselves (vv. 30-32)2. Ready to serve others (vv. 33-37)3. Ready to follow and focus on Christ (vv. 38-41)

Outline1. Failure rooted in unbelief (vv. 14-23)2. Success granted because of faith (vv. 24-29)Main PointSpiritual success is impossible apart from dependence on God, which is expressed in prayer.

Main PointJesus is coming in glory.

Main Points1. Following Jesus is costly (v. 34).2. Following Jesus is worth the cost (vv. 36-38).Questions1. Have you denied yourself?2. Have you taken up your cross?3. Are you following Jesus?

Main Points1. Spiritual eyesight comes all at once (vv. 22-24; 27-30).2. Spiritual clarity comes gradually (vv. 25-26; 31-33).Questions1. Do you have spiritual eyesight?2. Do you have spiritual clarity?