| Biblical Expectation of Children |
These Bible examples of God using children show us what we can expect to see.
| 1 | Samuel (1 Samuel 2-3) |
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Spiritual ministry (2:18-19). The robe and ephod were priestly clothes. | |
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Practical service (3:15). His duties included opening the doors. | |
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Hearing God (3:10-14, 3:21). He received a serious message. | |
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Speaking for God (3:18-21). He was encouraged and recognised in this. | |
| 2 | David (1 Samuel 16-17) |
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Holy Spirit music ministry (16:23). He ministered effectively to Saul. | |
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Leading God's people (17:32). When others were afraid, he led. | |
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Fighting God's enemies (17:45-51). He challenged and defeated Goliath. | |
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Prophetic action (17:52). His acts encouraged others to fight. | |
| 3 | Little Girl (2 Kings 5:1-15) |
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Supernatural love (5:2-3). She wanted her abductor healed. | |
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Faith (5:3). This was the only healing of a leper (Luke 4:27). | |
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Healing (5:14). Naaman was completely healed. | |
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Evangelism (5:15). Naaman committed himself to God. | |
| 4 | Jesus (Luke 2:41-52) |
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Family worship (2:41). The Passover was a family event. | |
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Involved with adults (2:46). He had a discussion with teachers. | |
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Understanding God's Word (2:47). He gave amazing answers. | |
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In God's business (2:49). This was His natural place. | |
| 5 | Young Boy (John 6:1-13) |
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Following Jesus (6:2). He was an individual follower. | |
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Caring help (6:9). He offered his packed lunch. | |
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Sacrificial giving (6:11). Jesus took all he had. | |
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Miracles (6:11-13). The answer was in the child's hand. | |
| 6 | Children (Matthew 21:1-16) "Hosanna (save now), Son of David." |
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Worship and praise (21:12-14). They had seen Jesus in action. | |
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Preaching (21:15). They told who he is and what he came to do. | |
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Prophetic prayer (21:15). This was fulfilled later that week. | |
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Spiritual warfare (21:16). Psalm 8:2 explains this. | |
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