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March 28, 2010
God’s Power to Deliver: The Cross
Pastor Mike Brubaker
Jesus Blesses Children (Mark 10:13-16)
13People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14When 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." 16And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. ·
- Jesus understood that the childlike faith is essential for salvation.
- Childlike faith is simple trust, children “get” that God loves them.
- Childlike faith is about total dependence.
- Jesus blesses (says good things about) the children.
- We, as parents, need to bless and value our children.
- We can come to Jesus as children with our grubby dirty hands and He will welcome us!
Children Bless Jesus (John 12:12-13)
12The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! "Blessed is the King of Israel!"
- The children bless and welcome Jesus.
- Small people and big crowds are important to God.
- Jesus is to be worshiped and honored.
- Help our children honor and bless God in all their activities.
Two Invitations:
- Have you accepted Christ as your Savior?
- Are you willing to serve with your gifts?
I loved the explanation of what bless really means...to say honoring words, good words. And that we need to do that about Jesus in all we do all day long!! "We are oaks of righteousness, planted for the display of His splendor" What we do and say is a display of His glory!! AWESOME!!!!
ReplyDeleteSusan Greeves