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Love for Children | | [ Matthew 18:1 - 18:10 ] - hymn563 | | Let the children come to me. Don뭪 stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.
Matthew 19:14 NLT | Thomas Barnado entered the London Hospital medical school in 1865, dreaming of life as a medical missionary in China. Barnado soon discovered a desperate need in his own front yard뾲he many homeless children living and dying on the streets of London. Barnado determined to do something about this horrendous situation. Developing homes for destitute children in London뭩 east end, Barnado rescued some 60,000 boys and girls from poverty and possible early death. Theologian and pastor John Stott said, 밫oday we might call him the patron saint of street kids.�
Jesus said, 밚et the children come to me. Don뭪 stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children�(Matt. 19:14 NLT). Imagine the surprise the crowds뾞nd Jesus뭩 own disciples뾪ust have felt at this declaration. In the ancient world, children had little value and were largely relegated to the margins of life. Yet Jesus welcomed, blessed, and valued children.
James, a New Testament writer, challenged Christ-followers saying, 밣ure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans . . . in their troubles�(James 1:27 NLT). Today, like those first-century orphans, children of every social strata, ethnicity, and family environment are at risk due to neglect, human trafficking, abuse, drugs, and more. How can we honor the Father who loves us by showing His care for these little ones Jesus welcomes? Bill Crowder
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1. He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
2. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
3. Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
4. Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
5. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans.
6. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
7. As you go, preach this message: `The kingdom of heaven is near.'
8. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
9. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts;
10. take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.
11. "Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave.
12. As you enter the home, give it your greeting.
13. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you.
14. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
15. I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
16. I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
17. "Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues.
18.on my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
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