1. Why might it have been difficult for the disciples to hear that they needed to be like children? What makes it challenging for us to embrace that same kind of humility and dependence?

2. Why do you think Jesus uses strong language in Matthew 18:6-9? What might it look like for us to take his warning seriously in how we live and how we influence others?

3. Why do positions of power often create the temptation to use others for our own benefit? According to Jesus’ teaching, how can we remain servants even when we have influence or authority?