Thematic Bible: Attitude toward children
Thematic Bible
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Friends
But there was one of His disciples leaning upon Jesus' bosom, the one whom Jesus loved.
And Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, Behold how He loved him!
No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master does. But I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
And He awakened and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace! Be still! And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are you here? Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him.
Jesus answered, You could have no authority against Me unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
and said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. Therefore whoever shall humble himself like this little child, this one is the greater in the kingdom of Heaven.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whoever shall give to one of these little ones a cup of cold water to drink, only in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, He shall in no way lose his reward.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Observed the children at play
But to what shall I compare to this generation? It is like little children sitting in the markets and calling to their playmates,
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Warned against despising
Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in Heaven their angels always behold the face of My Father in Heaven.
Verse Concepts
God, Human Descriptions OfBaby dedicationBad ChildrenFace Of GodBeing A KidChildren, attitudes towardsRespect, For Human BeingsSuperiorityHeaven And AngelsChildren, With JesusCaring For ChildrenThose Who Saw GodTaking HeedBelonging To HeavenDealing With Young PeopleDo Not DespiseOur Father In Heaven
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Used a child as an example
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Gentle
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those with young.
Verse Concepts
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
But when Jesus saw, He was much displeased and said to them, Allow the little children to come to Me and do not hinder them. For of such is the kingdom of God.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
Then when they broke fast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You. He said to him, Feed My lambs.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commands reception of
Whoever receives one of such children on My name receives Me. And whoever receives Me does not only receives Me, but Him who sent Me.