Let the Children Come to Me! (Ages 8-12)

What was happening here?

• Jesus was sending away the children.

• Mothers were trying to get Jesus to bless their children.

• The disciples were sending away the mothers.

• The women were coming to attack Jesus.

Why were the disciples sending the mothers away?

• They though they were rude.

• They thought they were bothering Jesus.

• They thought they came to beg for money.

• They thought they were coming to fight Jesus.

How did Jesus feel about what the disciples were doing?

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What did Jesus say to the disciples?

(Unscramble the words from Luke 18:16 below to find out.)

to the me come children let little

Jesus told his disciples something that was special about children.

What was it?

(Unscramble the words below from Luke 18:16 NIV to figure out the answer.)

God as to kingdom such of belongs the these

What does the Bible say Jesus did when he blessed the children?

• He took them in his arms.

• He sang them a song.

• He put his hand on their head.

• He laughed with them.

Have you met Jesus as yet?

Would you like to?

(Speak with your cell group leader about this.

Pray and read your Bible too.)