living upside down | a sermon for ash wednesday from matthew 18:1-9
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REPENTFor the Kingdom of Heaven has come near
Matthew 4:17
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Who is the GREATEST in the Kingdom of Heaven?
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“Unless you change and become like
children, you will never enter the
kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3
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MENwomen
children the poorslaves and animals
Who is the GREATEST in the Kingdom of Heaven?
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“Whoever becomes humble
like this child is the greatest
in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Matthew 18:4
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“Whoever welcomesone such child in my
name welcomes me.”Matthew 18:5
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MENwomen
children the poorslaves and animals
Who is the GREATEST in the Kingdom of Heaven?
JESUS
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It would be better for you…
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Don’t let your life be a waste…
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Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return
Remember that you are a child, and everyone around is a child, too
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How to Engage in the Lenten Journeywww.graceandover.org/lent
1. Lenten Suppers and Vespers every Wednesday2. Participate in an Outreach Opportunity
a. Stock the food shelves – bring non-perishable food to the Narthex
b. Noisy offerings go to the bakery project in Rakai, Uganda
c. Feed My Starving Children on March 14d. Family Promise March 8-15
3. Daily Practice of Scripture and Prayer