“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and ….

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“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and …. A Little child shall lead them Isa. 11:6

Parents train their children But parents need to learn from their children. While they are led they can lead us ! Not born totally depraved “Of such is the Kingdom of heaven”

“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 18:3 To turn around or reverse To be mature we must have some Child-like qualities

A Little child shall lead them “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 18:4 Humble Humble = not to think too highly of self

Pride is condemned Proverbs 6:16-17 “proud look” “Haughty eyes” in ASV “eyes of pride” in BBE Pride Pride = is overvalue of self and undervalue of others Leads to destruction – Prov. 29:23

Humility pays James 4:6 – grace to the humble James 4:10 – “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” Luke 18:10-14 – Pharisee and Publican A Little child shall lead them

“Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.” 1 Cor. 14:20 Evil disposition Be like a little Child in forgiving

Forgiveness requires understanding Luke 23:34 “Father forgive them: for they know not what they do.” We have been forgiven we must forgive Matt. 6:14-15 Matt. 18:21-22 ~ 70 X 7 A Little child shall lead them

Sincere = without wax – genuine not deceitful Eph. 6:24 = love in sincerity Rom.12:9 “Let love be without hypocrisy” Genuine Real

A Little child shall lead them Trust their parents Not afraid Confidence in God Heb. 13:5 NKJV “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."”

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Ps.84:11 Rom. 8:28 A Little child shall lead them

Children imitate their parents: Dress Speech Walk Parents need to imitate their children

A Little child shall lead them

“Last night my little boy confessed to me some childish wrong; And kneeling at my knee he prayed with tears: “Dear God make me a man, like daddy - wise and strong! I know you can.”

Then while he slept, I knelt beside his bed, confessed my sins, And prayed with low bowed head: “O God, make me a child, like my child here, pure, guileless, trusting thee with faith sincere.”

“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 18:3

A Little child shall lead them A Little child shall lead them.” Isaiah 11:6 “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and A Little child shall lead them.” Isaiah 11:6

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Evening April 29, 2007