THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Loves Children

About this episode

Anna and Matt discuss how Jesus loves children and the importance of prayer.

Anna and Matt explore a wonderful truth: God wants to talk with us. Through the story of Jesus welcoming children in Mark 10:13–16, we learn that Jesus loves spending time with them and that they can talk with God anytime through prayer. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🙌 God loves children. Jesus welcomed kids and wanted them to come to him. 📖 God speaks to us through the Bible. His Word helps us know who he is and what he has done. ❤️ Children are precious to God. Every person is valuable because God made them. 📖 Bible Passage: Mark 10:13–16 🧠 Big Truth: 🙏 God wants to talk with us. We can speak to God anytime through prayer. 🏡 Try This at Home: Practice praying together as a family this week. Use this simple pattern: Praise: Tell God how great he is. Thanks: Thank God for something he has done. Ask: Ask God for help with something. Pray for Others: Pray for a friend or family member. Remember: You don’t need fancy words. God loves hearing from you. 🎶 Song Featured: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠God Wants to Talk With Us by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways…

Topics covered

• Jesus
• children
• prayer
• Bible

Keywords

• God
• talk with God
• Mark 10:13–16

Mentioned in this episode

Products: God Wants to Talk With Us by The Village Kids

Books & works: Mark 10:13–16,, Bible, Welcome to Hope Springs

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