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Jesus said to adults, "Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven." (Matthew 18:3) | |
| Jesus' Expectation of Children |
The Kingdom of Jesus is designed with children in mind. Jesus shows how He expects their full involvement.
| 1 | Children will Experience the Kingdom of Heaven |
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Jesus said to adults, "Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven." (Matthew 18:3) | |
| 2 | Children will Come to Him |
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Jesus called the children to Him, and said, "Let the children come to me." (Luke 18:15-16) | |
| 3 | Children will Feel His Touch on their Lives |
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He took them up in His arms. He placed his hands on each of them. (Mark 10:13-16) | |
| 4 | Children will be Serving in His Kingdom |
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He used a child's contribution. (John 6:9) | |
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He showed that "being about Father's business" is the natural place for a child to be. (Luke 2:49) | |
| 5 | Children will Possess the Kingdom of Heaven |
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He said of children, "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." It belongs to them. (Matthew 19:14-15) | |
| 6 | Children will Worship, Praise, Proclaim Jesus and His Kingdom, and be involved in Spiritual Warfare |
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He welcomed the children's expression and honoured their involvement. (Matthew 21:15-16) | |
| 7 | Children will be "Carriers" of Jesus |
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When children are welcomed, Jesus is present. (Mark 9:36-37) | |
| Written by Graeme C. Young. If using this material, please acknowledge author and source (www.youngresources.co.uk). |
