People in the Story
These young ones came to see Jesus.
The children
The disciples did this when children came.
They were trying to stop them
How the children may have felt when stopped by the disciples?
Sad or confused
Jesus said people must be like children to enter this.
The kingdom of God
One way we can be like children.
Trusting God
They brought the children to Jesus.
The parents
Jesus said this to the disciples.
“Let the children come to Me”
How the parents may have felt when stopped.
Upset or disappointed
Children often do this easily with people they love.
Trust
One way adults should NOT act like children.
Being selfish
They tried to stop the children at first.
The disciples
Jesus did this to show love to the children.
He blessing them
How the children felt when Jesus welcomed them.
Happy
Jesus wants adults to show this to others.
Love
Something children remind us about faith.
Believing easily
The one who welcomed and blessed the children.
Jesus
Jesus taught that God’s kingdom belongs to people like these.
Children
How Jesus felt about the children.
Loving
Being humble means doing this.
Putting others first
A way to show Jesus’ love to kids today.
Being kind
Who did Jesus taught by using children as an example?
Adults or people
Jesus showed that children are important by doing this.
Welcoming them
A feeling that shows trust like a child.
Faith
Jesus showed this value by blessing children.
Caring for others
Why children are important to Jesus?
God loves everyone