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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- He used a child’s contribution. (John 6:9)
- 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
- 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
- He welcomed the children’s expression and honoured their involvement. (Matthew 21:15-16)
7 Children will be “Carriers” of Jesus
- When children are welcomed, Jesus is present. (Mark 9:36-37)