Matthew 18: 1 - 4

Question:

Jesus’ disciples asked Him this question: Lord, who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

You may wonder why they asked this question. Could it be jealousy or is it that they were scheming to get preferential position in the kingdom they thought Jesus was going to set up. You are entitled to think what you will.

But, notice that Jesus did not ask them the motive for seeking to know. But He directed His response to the question. This is because, if they ge...