4.4 - Jesus and the children Flashcards
Explain Mark 10:13-16
3 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When 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 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
List the ways childhood was different in the first century CE palestine.
Children were sent to work at a young age
They were usually married with a family by their mid teens
A boy was regarded as an adult when he was 13
What is a powerful thing in Mark’s Gospel?
touch
Why is touch important?
Jesus often touched those who he was going to cure. The people were looking for a touch that would bless their children. Touch was used to show which son would inherit everything. The rabbi’s used to have children sent to them to be blessed.
What was Jesus unhappy with?
The disciple’s reactions
Why?
because they were behaving well at this event. They were likely to have been probably trying to protect Jesus. Jesus didn’t appreciate their efforts.
what did Jesus recognise about the children?
They were powerless and helpless. He wanted them to hug Him.
What is the only way a person can enter the kingdom of God?
Is to be like a child (innocrnt and pure)
what did Jesus not do?
Baptise the children
How may babies join the church?
through baptism
What is this called?
Infant baptism
