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How does Jesus respond to the disciples in this passage? How does He respond to the children? What do these responses teach us about His priorities?
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What does it mean to “receive the Kingdom of God like a little child” (vs. 15)?
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What keeps us from living in this way?
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Jesus says in this passage, “Do not hinder them…” (14), rebuking the disciples for not allowing the children to come to Him. In what ways do we hinder children today from coming to Jesus? How do we create obstacles or barriers that get in the way for people living on the margins to come to know Jesus?
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Pastor Jeff said this weekend that we are called to come close to the unlikely, unwelcomed, unseen people in our world—that we might know more of God from them. What kinds of things might we learn about God from children/students and those living on the margins?
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Pastor Jeff said that God is calling us to give ourselves away, especially to the unlikely, unwelcomed, unseen outsiders in our world. What are some ways we can love and value children this week? What are some ways we can love and value those living at the margins this week?
Jeff Mattesich