Wednesday in The Word for July 03, 2024

Mark 10:13-16

Jesus Blesses Little Children

13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”

16 And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.

Context

• Why does Jesus have such a tender heart for Children? (Jonah 4:11, Mark 9:36, 37, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17)

Reflection

1. How come they wanted Jesus to touch them? (Genesis 49:9-17, 2 Kings 4:34, Mark 9:36, 10:13, 16, Acts 8:17, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 1:6)
2. Why was He ‘greatly displeased’? (Mark 8:33, 9:33, 34, Ephesians 4:26)
3. What does it mean to receive the kingdom ‘as a little child’? (Deuteronomy 6:6-9, 1 Samuel 3:10, Psalm 131:2, Proverbs 11:2, 1 Peter 2:2, Hebrews 11:6)

Testimony Time

1. What young person are you touching and blessing in Jesus name? (Numbers 6:25, Deuteronomy 6:20-25, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Corinthians 16:20, Hebrews 12:6, 7, 1 Timothy 4:12)
2. What’s keeping you from repenting & humbling yourself before God as a child? (John 3:3, Galatians 2:16, Romans 10:9, 10, 1 John 2:12, 13)