Like a Little Child

Matthew 18:2-4 2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, 3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 10:15 15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”

Matt. 5:8 Children are PURE A child’s prayer A child is not afraid to talk about God

Matthew 6:14-15 Children are FORGIVING Children move on When a child forgives they FORGET

Luke 10:27 Children LOVE unconditionally Children are not judgmental Even after discipline

Philippians 4:4 I Thes. 5:15-16 Children have uninhibited JOY A child singing Eagerness regarding worship

Proverbs 12:22 Proverbs 19:1 Children are HONEST Don’t ask a child a question that you don’t really want the answer to

Proverbs 16:18 Matthew 16:24 Children are HUMBLE, not proud Willing to listen Not boastful (Matthew 6:1-2) They do things with a pure heart

1 Timothy 6:6-8 Hebrews 13:5 Children are CONTENT Material things are not necessary to make a child happy A child is easy to please

Proverbs 22:6 Romans 12:1-2 Children are RECEPTIVE to learning Children search for knowledge

. Proverbs 3:5-6 Romans 8:31 Children are TRUSTING They know their parents have their back Their parents are their advocate

Matthew 6:25-34 Children DO NOT WORRY They know their needs will be provided for

Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 56:3-4 Children understand they are SAFE with their parents They know they are protected during a “storm”

Psalm 119:10 Psalm 63:1-4, 6-8 Children desire to be WITH THEIR PARENTS Ephesians 5:1-2 They want to be with them and imitate them

“And now little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.” -1 John 2:28