Episode 3
Jesus Loves The Little Children
Scripture
15 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 17 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Read on
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Read on
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Read on
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. Read on
Watch
Watch the Episode 3
Main characters
- Jesus
- Abigail, Joshua the Brave, other children
Memorable quotes
“You seem nice. Are you dangerous?” – Child
“Maybe to some. But not to you.” – Jesus
“The Lord loves justice. But maybe it is not ours to handle.” – Jesus
“Many times, adults need the faith of children. And if you hold on to this faith really tightly, someday soon you will understand all of what I am saying to you.” – Jesus
“I hope my next students ask the same questions. […] I hope when the time comes they will tell others about me like you have.” – Jesus
Discussion
- As you watched this episode, which characters or moments stood out to you the most, and why? What was it about those scenes or people that captured your attention?
- In this episode, Jesus spends a lot of time with the children, entertaining them and teaching various things. What does this dedication to the children say about about Jesus’ character?
- Jesus said that adults, although they have lived longer and know more, need the faith of children. Why do you think He said this? What does the faith of a child look like?
- In the conversation about justice, Jesus calls the children to be different from those around them; He calls them to be peacemakers. How can we deal with vengeful feelings?
- We saw Jesus praying often in this episode, sometimes with a lot of passion and emotion. What do you make of this depiction of Jesus praying?
- Jesus’ emotional prayers are contrasting with His playfulness in the presence of the children. How do you think His effort to be relatable and approachable affected the perception the children had of Him and His teachings?
Further reading
- Jesus quoting Isaiah: Isaiah 61
- Scripture related to Jesus’ teachings to the children: Psalm 133; Matthew 5:1-12; Matthew 6:9-15; 1 Samuel 24; Deuteronomy 32:35