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“Permit the children to come to Me”

“Permit the children to come to Me”. Mark 10:13-16 (NASV).

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“Permit the children to come to Me”

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  1. “Permit the children to come to Me”

  2. Mark 10:13-16 (NASV) • 13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” 16 And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.

  3. Verse 13  People were bringing children to Jesus ….. Parents • keen to have children blessed • prepared to put themselves out • might today represent • parents who “opt in”

  4. Verse 13  ….. But the disciples scolded them Disciples • tried to hinder parents and children • could not have been more wrong • today – could be siding with the • critics of RE in schools

  5. Verse 14 When Jesus saw this ….. Jesus • wants to bless children • was “indignant” - aganakteo in Greek • still cares about children

  6. Therefore … We do our children a great disservice if we hinder them from encountering the story and message of Jesus

  7. ACCESS ministries in schools: provision of Christian Education

  8. ACCESS ministries in schools:Chaplaincy and Wellbeing programs

  9. The work of ACCESS ministries Transforming the lives of children and young people in local schools through Christian Education and Chaplaincy

  10. Make a difference in children’s lives • Get involved today • Speak up for children • Sign the petition to protect Chaplaincy and Special Religious Instruction • Many other ways to get involved

  11. Champion the cause:sign the petition

  12. Thank you

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