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And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. Here, Jesus made it clear that children are not only welcome but essential in the Kingdom of God. His reaction to the disciples’ attempt to turn the children away shows just how important they are to Him. #2. Humility and Innocence.
- Jesus About Children: What Jesus Taught and Why It Matters
Becoming Like Children. In Matthew 18:3, Jesus says, “Truly...
- Jesus About Children: What Jesus Taught and Why It Matters
Jan 4, 2022 · The Bible records that many parents, knowing Jesus’ love for children and His ability to perform miracles, brought their ailing children to Jesus to be healed. These healings included curing diseases (John 4:46–52) and casting out demons (Mark 7:24–30; 9:14–27). Jesus also raised at least one child from the dead, as related in the story ...
- Jesus Sees The Purity and Honesty in Children
- Children Are Innocent But Corruptible
- Christ's Cares About Children's Wellbeing
- Jesus Modeled Obedience For Children
- Jesus Values Children
- Christ's Cares About Older Children
- Christ's Wants to Protect Children
- Jesus Shows That Family Matters
- Christ Shows That Parents Have An Important Role
- Jesus Affirms Children's Praises
In Matthew 18:1-5 and Mark 9:33-37, Jesus shares that we must become like children to enter the kingdom of heaven. The disciples asked who would be most significant in heaven, but Jesus used it to share a larger lesson. He explained that we must change or turn from our sins and be humble as a child. Humble means not thinking more highly of oneself ...
Read Matthew 18:6, Mark 9:42, and Luke 17:2. We hear these words repeated in three gospels because it is so important to God. Jesus speaks about children who trust in him. Jesus recognizes the innocent and complete trust of children. He warns people not to cause them to sin because he understands that children also trust adults and follow them. Chi...
Jesus cares more than about the souls of children. When Jairus, the Canaanite women, and mothers came to Jesus, he responded. In Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 and Luke 8:41-42, 49-56, Jairus, the synagogue leader, fell at Jesus' feet and cried for help for his daughter who lay dying at home. A messenger arrived to say the little girl had died. Jesus replied ...
Jesus taught by example as well as through words. In Luke 2:5, Jesus obeys his parents. This comes after they lost him on a trip to Jerusalem and found him in the temple. His choice worried his parents. He asked, "Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?" After that, he was obedient to them. His example of obedience is one for childr...
In Matthew 18:10, 14, Jesus tells people not to look down on children. Jesus shares a secret: little children all have angels. God cares so much for little ones that he assigns them angels. The angels maintain such a close relationship with God that they see God's face. Children are that precious to God. He reminds people how valuable each child is...
In Luke 15:11-32, Jesus shows the concern for older children who have gone astray. One son leaves home with his inheritance, not caring what happens to his family. He squanders the money. The father watches every day until his son returns. Then he celebrates the return and hugs his son. He forgives his boy. The other son becomes angry at his father...
In Matthew 23:37, Jesus said he longed to gather us as a mother gathers her chicks under her wings. Quotes like this from Jesus are for all of us, including all children. He wants to protect us and assure us of his presence. A hen shelters her chicks and stands ready to sacrifice herself for them. Jesus died for all, including children. He wants li...
In responding to Jairus and the Canaanite woman and their faith, Jesus affirms that family matters. This is also seen in a few other miracles. In Luke 7:11-17, Jesus brings a widow's son back to life. He understands that life without a son would leave her destitute. He must believe her son is a good and supportive son who took care of her. He resto...
Jesus began his ministry when his mother asked him to help at a wedding where they ran out of wine. He performed his first miracle when he changed water into wine. At first, he said it was not his time. His mother's faith in him and his abilities and his honoring her also provided an important lesson for parents and children. Jesus did what she ask...
In Matthew 21:15-16, the chief priests and teachers complained to Jesus about the children shouting praises. They wanted to stop people from following Jesus. The children yelled, "Hosanna to the Son of David." Jesus quoted from Psalm 8:2for his response that God called forth praise from the lips of children and infants. Jesus would not stop childre...
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Becoming Like Children. In Matthew 18:3, Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”. Here, Jesus is not just talking about children but is using them as an example for adults. Humility: Children are naturally humble and trusting.
Sep 16, 2024 · Jesus gave several important teachings about children that reveal their special place in God’s kingdom. Jesus taught that we must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. As we read in Matthew 18:3, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”.
Jan 4, 2022 · Jesus’ command to “let the little children come to me” reveals several truths: 1) Children need to be blessed by the Lord. 2) The Lord wants to bless children. 3) Parents should be encouraged to bring their children to Jesus at an early age and teach them His ways. 4) Jesus has regard for the weakest and most vulnerable among us.
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May 13, 2022 · We see this very clearly in a verse from the Book of Matthew. “Jesus said, ‘Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven ...
