Chapter 18 of 24

Jesus Welcomes Children

Luke 18

✦ Belonging

Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.Luke 18:16 · WEB

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📖 The Story

People bring children to Jesus. When others try to send them away, Jesus welcomes them and teaches that God’s kingdom belongs to those who receive it with trust.

💛 What This Teaches Us

Children matter to Jesus. You are never too young to come to Him, pray or grow in faith.

❓ Think About It

How does it feel to know Jesus wants children close to Him?

3 Scripture quotes from this chapter

📖 Keep God’s Word Close

Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.Luke 18:17 · WEB

The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.Luke 18:27 · WEB

Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.Luke 18:42 · WEB

Scripture quotations use the World English Bible (WEB), a modern-English public-domain translation.

🙏 Pray With Me

Jesus, thank You for welcoming me. Help me trust You with a simple and open heart. Amen.

⭐ Try This Today

Spend a quiet moment imagining yourself sitting near Jesus.

“Let the little children come to Me.” Luke 18:16