Jesus Blesses Children
Some mothers once took their babies, toddlers and little children to Jesus, for his blessings. As usual, there was a huge crowd around him, so his disciples sent the mothers away. As the mothers sadly turned to go, a baby began to wail. Other babies began wailing, too. Jesus quickly looked up and told his disciples: Dont ever turn children away! My kingdom is made up of those who are willing to be trustful, loving, and humble like children.
The disciples quickly told the women to come back. They eagerly rushed back, the mothers holding up their babies for Jesus to bless. Jesus first held the crying infants in his arms. They gazed at him, and began gurgling contentedly. Picking up the toddlers, he hugged each one lovingly and, lastly, placed his hands on the heads of the older children. The mothers now left happily with their children.
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BIble verse
NIV
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." — Mark 10:14 (NIV)
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Questions & Answers (QA)
1. Who brought children to Jesus?
2. What were the children like?
3. What did the disciples do at first?
4. What happened to the babies?
5. What did Jesus say to the disciples?
6. What does Jesus say about His kingdom?
7. What did Jesus do first?
8. How did Jesus treat the children?
9. What did Jesus do to older children?
10. How did the mothers feel?
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