Jesus & the Children

Text: And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them. 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.” (Mark 10:13-14)

Intro: Mark 10

I. The Parent’s Desire

Who?

Lay hands on

Pray

II. The Disciples Anger

why?

III. Jesus’ Anger

why?

IV. The Children’s Status

…for to such…

Mark 6:2  such miracles

Mark 7:13  such things

Mark 13:19 such tribulation

Rom 2:2, 3 those who practice such things

Application 1: Bringing children to Jesus

Freedom or teaching?

Application 2: Bringing children to Jesus

Sources of information

Application 3: A moral gravity

Application 4: The picture