Matthew 19:13-15
1. The Disciples’ Selfish Rejection of Children – Vs. 13
. Paidia – Very young children – Luke 18:15
. Mark 10:16 – Seeking a blessing/prayer
. Jesus cares for children – Come as a child – Matthew 11:17, 25, 18:2-5, 10
2. The Messiah’s Gracious Reception of Children – Vv. 14-15
. Jesus was ‘indignant’ – Mark 10:14
. . Rebuke – a very strong word
. . ‘Such as these’ – Luke 18:16
. . Humility, dependence, trust, obedience – Isaiah 7:16, Jonah 4:11
. . Age of Accountability – Romans 1:21
. Are young children who die in heaven?
. Jesus blessed them – Mark 10:16
. . Never an instance of Jesus blessing an unbeliever
. . David – 2 Samuel 12:20-23