Thematic Bible: Attitude toward children
Thematic Bible
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Friends
Now Jesus loved and was concerned about Martha and her sister and Lazarus [and considered them dear friends].
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Jesus wept. The Jews said, See how [tenderly] He loved him!
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
And He got up and [sternly] rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still (muzzled)!” And the wind died down [as if it had grown weary] and there was [at once] a great calm [a perfect peacefulness].
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Jesus said to Judas, “Friend, do what you came for.” Then they came and seized Jesus and arrested Him.
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Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me at all if it had not been given to you from above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who handed Me over to you is greater [than your own].”
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
And said, Truly I say to you, unless you repent (change, turn about) and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven [at all]. Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Promises a reward for kindness to
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Observed the children at play
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Warned against despising
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Used a child as an example
He called a little child and set him before them,
Verse Concepts
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Gentle
He will protect His flock like a shepherd,
He will gather the lambs in His arm,
He will carry them in His bosom;
He will gently and carefully lead those nursing their young.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and He said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
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