267. Reading 37, Matthew 18.1-14, Humility and the Care for the Little Ones

Today we read Matthew 18:1-14. When His disciples dispute who is greatest in the kingdom, Jesus places a child in their midst and declares that the greatest is the one who humbles himself like a little child — then gives two of the most solemn warnings in the Gospels about causing the humble to stumble and despising those the Father treasures. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. CLAUDE AI. Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v