Why Jesus Says We Must Receive The Kingdom Like a Child (Luke 18)

What does it mean to receive the Kingdom of God like a child? In this episode of The Chorus in the Chaos, Jack walks through Luke 18:15–17, where Jesus rebukes His disciples and welcomes infants and children, declaring that “to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Far from being a sentimental moment, this passage reveals something profound about humility, faith, and how salvation works. This episode also asks a hard but necessary question: How might we—parents, churches, and Christians—be hindering children from coming to Jesus today? Along the way, we examine: - Why Jesus prioritizes children and rebukes His own disciples - How pride and self-reliance block the gospel - Why children are a “canary in the coal mine” for cultural health - Five practical ways adults can hinder (or help) children come to Christ - Why salvation is received, not achieved - What it really means to trust God like a child Whether you’re a parent, pastor, or simply wrestling with faith and trust, this episode calls us to lay down pride, abandon self-confidence, and receive the gospel with humility, joy, and faith. Key Scripture References: Luke 18:15–17 Luke 18:9–14 (Pharisee and Tax Collector) Luke 18:18–23 (Rich Young Ruler) Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They’ve built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.