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Leadership Certification - Level III - Course #4 - Module 4A: Not a Pretty Picture: What’s Wrong with This Picture?

This module explores a scene in Mark 10:2-12 where the disciples rebuked parents for bringing their children to Jesus. It examines different attitudes towards children and highlights Jesus' priority in ministering to them.

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Leadership Certification - Level III - Course #4 - Module 4A: Not a Pretty Picture: What’s Wrong with This Picture?

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  1. Leadership Certification, Level III, Course #4 Module 4A:Not a Pretty Picture

  2. What’s Wrong with This Picture? Outside Jesus is happy Children are too old Disciples(?) are happy Rock-Solid KidsModule 1-2

  3. Mark 10:2-9 Pharisees debated Jesus They tried to trip him up They failed Mark 10:10-12 The scene changes to a house The disciples wanted to know more The Context

  4. The Parents’ Intent 13. Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. • They brought young children to Jesus • “They” probably refers to parents • The children are likely toddlers and/or infants • For the purpose of getting Jesus’ blessing

  5. The Disciples’ Response 13. Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. The disciples rebuked the parents • Their attitude: • “This is not the time” • “We are doing something more important than blessing children.”

  6. Jesus’ Emotion 14. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.” • He was ANGRY!! • He was angry at the disciples’ attitude • Their “discussion” was more important than blessing children • His words were words of rebuke

  7. How We See Children Attitude #1: Children are a bother. Attitude #2: Children are a tool. • This attitude is simply wrong! • When it is present, there is apathy toward children’s ministry. • This attitude is practical! • When it is present, there is approval of children’s ministry. • This attitude is true! • When it is present, there is appreciation of children’s ministry. • This attitude is Jesus’! • When it is present, there is a priority on children’s ministry. Attitude #3: Children are our future. Attitude #4: Children are people.

  8. Jesus’ Priority If ministering to children is that important to Jesus… That’s all I need!

  9. Resources • Barna, George. Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 2003. • Gospel Light. Children’s Ministry Smart Pages. Ventura, CA: Gospel, 2004. • London, H.B., Jr., and Neil B. Wiseman. For Kids’ Sake: Winning the tug of War for Future Generations. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 2004.

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