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Mark 10:13-16

Mark 10:13-16  And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.  (14)  But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.  (15)  Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”  (16)  And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.

Kingdom Lessons

Only those with child-like faith will enter God’s kingdom

A broad view of this passage allows us to see four truth principles about God’s kingdom: the importance of bringing children to Jesus, the example of welcoming children as Jesus did, the danger from the disciples of becoming an obstruction to Christ’s work, and the pattern we see of child-like faith.

1- PARENTS: A Lesson in Dedication (v.13a) And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them…

The importance of bringing our children to Jesus. It was typical for parents to bring their children to the rabbis for a blessing, and so it was reasonable that they would bring the little ones to Jesus. This passage suggests the idea of dedication by parents; it was an act of dedication on behalf of their children, these parents were intensely dedicated to bringing their children to Jesus. Parents – your primary responsibility is to disciple your kids. What are you doing to build in them a love for Jesus? What are you modeling for them?

The disciples viewed the children being brought to Jesus by parents as unimportant. Jesus saw them as precious and worthy of His time.

2 – DISCIPLES: A Lesson in the Danger of Obstruction (v.13b-14)  “…and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them….”

Don’t be an obstructionist! Sometimes we can get in the way of Christ’s work. Why would the disciples rebuke the people and try to keep the children away from Jesus? We don’t know for sure, maybe they didn’t think welcoming children and praying over them was as important as healing the sick, casting out demons, or teaching about the kingdom of God to the crowds. Whatever the case, the cold-hard reality was undeniable: they did not consider children to be important. We need to see the opportunities God sets before us and not be distracted looking ahead, thinking we need to find them.

The disciples had forgotten a very important lesson that Jesus had recently taught them: Mark 9:37 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.”

Jesus had just taught them how important little children and people like little children are to Him. We must be very careful not to hinder those who come.

3 – JESUS: A Lesson in Being Approachable (v.13b-16)

Jesus welcomes children, and so should we – that’s what it means to be approachable and welcoming. The parents desperately wanted Jesus to touch and pray for their babies and Jesus was perfectly willing and available. Jesus welcomed the children and valued them. Are we welcoming children? Do we see their value? Do we see their worth? Do we welcome their presence in the worship service?

This is a clear example of Jesus’s compassion and love for children – and for all whom the world may see as insignificant or lowly. What a blessed truth: those who come to Jesus will not be turned away.

4 – CHILDREN: A Lesson in Innocent Faith (v.13-16)

Entry into God’s Kingdom requires child-like faith, not childish faith. The children in this story do not just provide us with an example, but a pattern. Look at the spiritual lessons we learn:

    • They’re humble meaning, they have no contribution to make as to their situation.
    • They’re submitted, they receive help, and they accept their position in life, they line up under authority.
    • They’re dependent, they enjoy the benefits of life, but they have to TRUST others to seem them through.

We enter God’s kingdom by faith, just like little children: helpless, unable to save ourselves, totally dependent on the mercy and grace of God. We enjoy God’s kingdom by faith, believing that the Father loves us and will care for our daily needs. We have a blessed and eternal hope which motivates and empowers us. What an example for us to follow in our relationship with our heavenly Father!

Notice (v.15)  Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”  Jesus said we “receive” the kingdom of God. He did not say that we achieve it. We don’t work for it. We can never be good enough to achieve the kingdom. We “receive” God’s kingdom by grace and mercy like a little child.


(Mark 10:16)  And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.

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