Jesus’ Last 100 Days_The Children
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As Jesus enters the territory of Perea on his way to Jerusalem, some parents ask Him to bless their children. In this sermon we will look at why Jesus placed such a high value on children. We will consider their unique responsiveness to the gospel as we consider the 4-14 Window.
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- 3. Mark 10 13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
- 4. Mark 10 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
- 5. Mark 10 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
- 6. Mark 10 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
- 7. First Point Jesus’ attitude towards children was atypically wonderful.
- 8. Mark 10 13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
- 9. Who are the “they” who bring the children?
- 10. What were they hoping Jesus would do?
- 11. Why did the disciples rebuke those bringing their children?
- 12. REBUKE: A VERY Strong Word ἐπιτιμάω (epitimaō) •This is the same word used to describe Jesus’ rebuking of the demons on several occasions.
- 16. “Childhood was typically regarded as an unavoidable interim between birth and adulthood, which a boy reached at age 13.Dr. James R. Edwards
- 17. Dr. James R. Edwards One will search Jewish and early Christian literature in vain for sympathy toward the young comparable to that shown by Jesus.”
- 18. Second Point Jesus’ invitation to children was highly strategic.
- 19. Mark 10 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
- 20. The 4-14 Window
- 21. “What you believe at age 13 is pretty much what you're going to die believing”George Barna
- 23. Third Point Jesus’ instruction for adults concerning God’s Kingdom is crucial.
- 24. Mark 10 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” “Amen, I say to you…”
- 25. 14 Amen Sayings in Mark •Indicate a particularly weighty or important statement.
- 26. 14 Amen Sayings in Mark •Indicate a particularly weighty or important statement. •Several of them contain a warning or a promise.
- 27. 14 Amen Sayings in Mark •Indicate a particularly weighty or important statement. •Several of them contain a warning or a promise. •This verse is a warning concerning how we enter into the kingdom of God.
- 28. In what way are children an example on how to enter God’s Kingdom?
- 29. “The emphasis isn’t that children are humble and innocent, because sometimes they aren’t. David Guzik
- 30. But the emphasis is on the fact that children will receive and don’t feel they have to earn everything they get.” David Guzik
- 31. Mark 10 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. κατευλογέω (kateulogeō)
- 32. Mark 10 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. κατευλογέω (kateulogeō) “Blessed them fervently”
Editor's Notes
- Mark 10 13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
- Mark 10 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
- 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
- 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. κατευλογέω (kateulogeō) “Blessed them fervently” Only occurrence of Κατευλογέω in the Greek New Testament. It contains the word “eulogy” which means to bless or speak well of. But this word has a prefix which intensifies the meaning
- First Point
- Mark 10 13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
- Who are the “they” who bring the children?
- What were they hoping Jesus would do?
- Why did the disciples rebuke those bringing their children?
- REBUKE: A VERY Strong Word ἐπιτιμάω (epitimaō) This is the same word used to describe Jesus’ rebuking of the demons on several occasions.
- Professor of Theology, James R. Edwards, shares the following in his commentary on Mark’s gospel: “Childhood was typically regarded as an unavoidable interim between birth and adulthood, which a boy reached at age 13.
- One will search Jewish and early Christian literature in vain for sympathy toward the young comparable to that shown by Jesus.”
- Second Point
- Mark 10 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
- "What you believe at age 13 is pretty much what you're going to die believing," Barna said. Research compiled by his Barna Group shows that children between the ages of 5 and 13 have a 32 percent probability of accepting Jesus ...
- Third Point
- 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
- 14 Amen Sayings in Mark Indicate a particularly weighty or important statement.
- Several of them contain a warning or a promise.
- This verse is a warning concerning how we enter into the kingdom of heaven.
- In what way are children an example on how to enter God’s Kingdom?
- David Guzik “The emphasis isn’t that children are humble and innocent, because sometimes they aren’t.
- But the emphasis is on the fact that children will receive and don’t feel they have to earn everything they get.”
- 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. κατευλογέω (kateulogeō) “Blessed them fervently” Only occurrence of Κατευλογέω in the Greek New Testament. It contains the word “eulogy” which means to bless or speak well of. But this word has a prefix which intensifies the meaning
- Κατευλογέω means to bless fervently.