JESUS LOVES LITTLE CHILDREN

CALVARY IS REAL BIBLE CHURCH

Teenager’s Bible Sharing

Adapted fromJunior Sunday-school, Deeper Christian Life Ministry

Topic:         JESUS LOVES LITTLE CHILDREN

Text:                John 3:16; Psalm 127:3; Luke 18:17; 19:13; Matthew 19:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16;

The love of God to all boys and girls is revealed to us through the Bible. The salvation, protection, sanctification, power, care and love, success and victory that God promised are for children who obey and follow Him.

GOD’S COMMANDMENT FOR CHILDREN

Mark 10:14; Luke 18:15; Proverbs 6:22; Matthew 19:14; Isaiah 8:18; Mark 10:15

The perfect love of God for children made Him to give charges to parents to train up their children in the way of God. Parents should teach them (Deuteronomy 6:7), provide for them (2 Corinthians 12:14); nurture them in the way of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4), control them (1 Timothy 3:4) and love them (Titus 2:4). Jesus made it clear to the elders and priests of old that the best praise was from the mouth of children (Matthew 21:15-16). In Luke 18:15-17, Jesus rebuked the disciples because of children. Why?  Some mothers brought their children to Jesus to touch and to bless them and His disciples told them to go away. Jesus showing His love for the children called the children over to Himself. He said to the disciples “Let the little children come to me, never send them away, for the kingdom of God belongs to them.” Jesus even told the disciples that except men or women have the hearts trusting, believing, obeying and in humility like little children, they cannot get to the kingdom of God. So children, God has revealed His love to you. In return, you should love Him with all of your being.

WHICH CHILDREN ENJOY THE LOVE OF GOD?

2 Corinthians 6:14-18; John 3:3; Romans 3:23; I John 3:7-9; I John 1:6-10; Romans 10:9-10,13

The love of God for all boys and girls is so much that no man can imagine how great it is. It was love that made Jesus to die at Calvary for all our sins to be taken away. For any boy or girl to enjoy the love of God, he or she must have accepted the gift of God, which is His son Jesus Christ, (Romans 6:23). There is need or Salvation. This is done when we confess our sins to God and forsake all evil and bad ways. We must then live a holy life. There must no longer be fighting, lying, stealing, cursing, disobeying but living to please the Lord. You must also give your time to studying the Bible, which helps one to grow in the knowledge of God. Pray and give thanks always to God. Pray that God will help you and other believers to save other sinners. You must occupy for Jesus till He comes, preaching unto sinners to repent and be converted. You should be regular in the fellowship so that Jesus can meet you at His service when He comes. Children who love God should encourage other Christians to be ready to meet the Lord at His coming. Be prepared, for His coming will not be long.

REJECTION OF THE DISOBEDIENT CHILDREN IN THE LAST DAY

Habakkuk 9: 12-15; Psalm 9:17; 7:11

The Bible tells us of the great punishment that will come upon disobedient children. When God says woe to any person, it means trouble, pain, sorrow, grief, calamities, afflictions, death, crying and every other punishment you can think of. There is also everlasting punishment in hell fire. Children, do you want all these to come unto you? No!  Why then will you remain in your sins? Do not remain in sin, escape for your life right now and be saved.

QUESTIONS

1.       Name four charges God gives to our parents concerning us children.

2.       Whom did Jesus rebuke in the passage we read about children?

3.       Who is to enjoy the love of God?

4.       What will be the end of all sinner boys and girls who refuse to repent?

5.       How can we save our friends from the judgement and anger of God?

ACTIVITY

What will you do for Jesus who loves you so much? This should be discussed in the classroom with every child contributing.