Jesus Welcomes the Children: Let the Little Children Come

Tired disciples tried to send the children away. But Jesus had something to say.Jesus Welcomes the Children is the twenty-fifth book in the Bible Stories for Little Hearts series, bringing one of the most child-celebrating moments in the Gospels to life with sunlit Galilean watercolor illustrations and tender storytelling for children ages 3 to 8.When mothers and fathers brought their little ones up the hillside to be blessed by Jesus, the tired disciples tried to push them back. "Don't bother Him!" they said. "He's too busy!" But Jesus stood up. His face went gentle but firm. And He said something children have remembered for two thousand years: "LET the little children come to Me. Don't stop them. The kingdom of God belongs to people just like THESE." Then He knelt down. He opened His arms. He picked the smallest ones up onto His knee. He listened to their stories — even the silly ones. He blessed every single one of them by name. This is the story that tells your child the most important truth of all: Jesus is never too busy for you. He sees you. He knows your name. And He is always — always — waiting with open arms.Perfect for:Bedtime and family devotion readingBaby dedications, baptisms, and first-Bible gift setsSunday school and children's ministryTelling YOUR child they are wanted by JesusFoundational identity and belonging bookCompleting the Bible Stories for Little Hearts collection Read more