Mark 10:13-16
People were bringing little children to
Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw
this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let
the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the
truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never
enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
13
People were bringing little children to
Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw
this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let
the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the
truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never
enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
13
People were bringing little children to
Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw
this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let
the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the
truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never
enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
13
People were bringing little children to
Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw
this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let
the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the
truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never
enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
13
“Kingdom of God”:
where life is lived
under God’s authority
and power.
People were bringing little children to
Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw
this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let
the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the
truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never
enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
13
A child earns nothing
and receives everything
as a gift.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For it is by grace you have
been saved, through faith—
and this is not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God— 9 not by
works, so that no one can
boast.
People were bringing little children to
Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw
this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let
the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the
truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never
enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
13
Achieving vs. Receiving
the Kingdom
The Achiever’s obedience
is fueled by fear, selfrighteousness, and anxiety.
The Receiver’s obedience
is fueled by joy, humility,
peace.
People were bringing little children to
Jesus to have him touch them, but the
disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw
this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let
the little children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the
truth, anyone who will not receive the
kingdom of God like a little child will never
enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his
arms, put his hands on them and blessed
them.
13