Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16
The children loved to spend time with Jesus.
But the disciples didn’t understand. They said, “Stop. Do not bother Jesus. He is just too busy.”
Jesus told the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Do not keep them away. You must become like these little children if you want to enter God’s kingdom.”
Then Jesus blessed the children.
Discussion Questions
- Did the disciples want the children to bother Jesus? No, they said he was too busy
- What did Jesus tell the disciples? “Let the children come to me”
- Did he tell them they must become like little children if they wanted to enter God’s kingdom? Yes
- Does God love everyone? Yes
- Did Jesus bless the children? Yes
Prayer
Dear God, thank you for this story. Thank you for loving us and we pray that we can show your love to others. Amen
Memory Verses
“‘Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32
Song: Jesus Loves the Little Children
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red, brown, yellow
Black and white
They are precious in His sight.
Jesus loves the little children
Of the world.
Jesus died for all the children
All the children of the world
Red, brown, yellow
Black and white
They are precious in His sight.
Jesus died for all the children
Of the world.
Jesus rose for all the children
All the children of the world
Red, brown, yellow
Black and white
They are precious in His sight.
Jesus rose for all the children
Of the world.
Craft: Jesus Loves the Little Children Collage
Supplies: Pages from magazines that have pictures of babies and children, 9 x 12 inch construction paper, Glue, and Scissors.
Directions: Have children cut out pictures of babies and children and glue on construction paper.
Remind them that God loves children.
