Scriptural Focus: Mark 10:13-16 “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Mark 10:15 The Kingdom of God is to be . The Kingdom of God is to be into. “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14 1. A Heart that is (trusts) “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream." Jeremiah 17:7-8 2. A Heart that is (receptive) "But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'" James 4:6 3. A Heart that is (sincere) "Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god." Psalm 24:3-4 WHY CAN IT BE DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE TO TRUST GOD? IN WHAT AREAS OF YOUR LIFE DO YOU STRUGGLE TO FULLY TRUST GOD? WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS? WHAT DO YOU THINK IT MEANS TO HAVE A “SOFT” HEART AND WHY WOULD THAT BE IMPORTANT IN RECEIVING THE KINGDOM OF GOD? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A “PURE HEART”? HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN A SENSE OF SPIRITUAL PURITY IN A WORLD FILLED WITH DISTRACTIONS AND TEMPTATIONS? OF THE THREE QUALITIES DISCUSSED (TRUSTING, RECEPTIVE, SINCERE), WHICH ONE IS MOST CHALLENGING FOR YOU? HOW CAN YOU INTENTIONALLY CULTIVATE MORE CHILDLIKE FAITH IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THIS WEEK?