"JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN"
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13 Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.
13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” 16 And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.
15 And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. 16 But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”
The misunderstanding of the gospel - vs. 13
The misunderstanding of the gospel - vs. 13
Matthew 19:13–15 (NASB95)
13 Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Why do you think the disciples rebuked the kids?
What do we know about kids?
How were children viewed during this time?
The simplicity of the gospel - vs. 14
The simplicity of the gospel - vs. 14
14 But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.
Why did Jesus tell them to let the children alone?
What do think Jesus’ point is?
What do we know about children?
The ESV Study Bible Chapter 18
The humility of a child consists of childlike trust, vulnerability, and the inability to advance his or her own cause apart from the help, direction, and resources of a parent.
SO WHAT??