2002
Jesus Blesses the Children
August 2002

“Jesus Blesses the Children,” Friend, Aug. 2002, 13

Jesus Blesses the Children

Chapter 41

Some disciples tell people not to bring children to Jesus

While the Savior was with His disciples, some people wanted Him to bless their children. The disciples told the people to not bring their children to Jesus. Mark 10:13

Jesus loves children

Jesus Christ loves children and scolded the disciples for trying to send them away. He told the disciples to let the children come to Him. He also told the disciples that they should be like little children. Then they could live with God in Heaven. Mark 10:14–15

Illustrated by Robert T. Barrett