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Matthew 19:13-15 | Let the Children Come
In Jesus’ time, children were often viewed for their future value, not their present value. This passage gives us a picture of the love Jesus has for children. The disciples, with the cultural outlook on children, rebuke the parents for getting in the way, by bringing the children to Jesus. But Jesus assigns dignity, worth, and spiritual value to children by touching and blessing them in that moment. Jesus reveals God’s serious intention towards children.
13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, 14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” 15 And he laid his hands on them and went away.
Matthew 19:13-15
Jesus isn’t just serious about children—He calls all of us to become like them. Jesus desires childlike faith, marked by innocence, dependence, and trust. He invites us into his kingdom to become the children of God. The kingdom belongs to those who come—not those who perform.
Discussion Questions
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
In Jesus’ time, children were often viewed for their future value, not their present value. This passage gives us a picture of the love Jesus has for children. The disciples, with the cultural outlook on children, rebuke the parents for getting in the way, by bringing the children to Jesus. But Jesus assigns dignity, worth, and spiritual value to children by touching and blessing them in that moment. Jesus reveals God’s serious intention towards children.
13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, 14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” 15 And he laid his hands on them and went away.
Matthew 19:13-15
Jesus isn’t just serious about children—He calls all of us to become like them. Jesus desires childlike faith, marked by innocence, dependence, and trust. He invites us into his kingdom to become the children of God. The kingdom belongs to those who come—not those who perform.
Discussion Questions
- How has the culture changed in the way children are viewed today?
- What do you learn from Jesus about the value of children?
- How does God’s word teach us to disciple our children? (Exodus 12:26–27; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Joshua 4:6–7; Proverbs 22:6 )
- Does your life require God—or could it run without Him? In what areas do you need to learn to depend on him?
- As sons and daughters, how does God want us to approach him?
- How does this impact your prayers?
- How can we encourage each other to grow in childlike faith?
D&A (Discipleship & Accountability)
Break up into smaller groups for prayer.
- How is your time with God?
- What are you praying for?
- What are you struggling with?
- Who are you praying for to know Jesus?
- What gospel conversations have you had this week with someone who doesn’t follow Jesus?