37 - Jesus Loves the Children

Introduction

Who loves us the most and takes care of all our needs. Why do you think Jesus loves you? How can you know that Jesus loves you? Tell the kids that Jesus loves them and Cares for them.

Lesson Outline

Jesus talked mostly to grown-ups, but there were always children around too. All kinds of people wanted to find out who Jesus was and what he had to say. Of course, mothers and fathers wanted to have their children see Jesus and maybe even get to meet Him. Parents knew that Jesus was special. They hoped that he would reach out and touch their children. One day, some parents brought their children to the place where Jesus was teaching. The bigger, taller people always seemed to get the best places first. Smaller children wanted to see Him too. They tried to squeeze among the bigger people. One of the disciples saw what the children were doing. "Stop!" He yelled at them. "Don't bother Jesus." The disciple told the parents to keep their children back from Jesus. Jesus saw what was happening. "Don't stop them," He called to the disciple. He looked at the boys and girls in the crowd. "Let the children come to me," He said. So, the boys and girls had their chance to be with the Lord and listen to His teachings. They ran to Jesus, some of them had ragged clothes and dirty faces, but Jesus didn't mind that. He took the children in His arms and blessed them. Then, Jesus said something that surprised the grown-ups. He told them that they must trust Him the way little children do.

Memory Verse 

 “Let little Children come to me.” Mark 10:14

Song: Jesus Loves Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epQQAwbD-vQ 

1- Jesus loves me! This I know. For the Bible tells me so. 

Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain:

Yes, Jesus loves me!

Yes, Jesus loves me!

Yes, Jesus loves me!

The Bible tells me so.

2- Jesus loves me, He who died. Heavens gate to open wide

He will wash away my sin. Let His little child come in

3- Jesus, take this heart of mine. Make it pure and holy Thine

On the cross, You died for me. I will try to live for Thee

4- “Jesus loves me! This I know. As He loved so long ago,

Taking children on His knee. Saying, ‘Let them come to Me.’

5- “Jesus loves me still today. Walking with me on my way,

Wanting as a friend to give. Light and love to all who live.

6- “Jesus loves me! He will stay. Close beside me all the way;

Thou hast bled and died for me. I will always live for Thee.