Suffer the little children:
We've learned there are 66 books of the bible (and that is good), we've learned the names of the 12 apostles (and that is good), we've learned to shout, dance and hoot (and that is good), we've learned through the spiritual gifts test what our tendency for service at church is (and that is good); we've learn apologetics, eschatology and demonology (and that is good), we've learned Old Testament and New Testament survey (and that is good), we've learned to usher, praise dance and 3-points and a close (and that is good); we've learned to go to prayer meetings and go to meetings about having meetings to schedule meetings but, have we learned the central message that Jesus came preaching and teaching and demonstrating God working with him - The Gospel of The KINGDOM OF GOD.
Mar 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and [his] disciples rebuked [expressed stern disapproval of and scolded] those that brought [them].
Alright you guys, can't you see that Jesus is over there teaching some real deep stuff. This is no place for little children. You guys get them kids outa' here. The Lord's got bigger fish he's working with. Don't concern him with them, they're just little children - please take them back on the other side of the mountain. We don't have much room as it is on this side of the hill. Y'all got that? Now get a move on, now! We're busy working for the Lord.
Mar 10:14 But when Jesus saw [it], he was much displeased [strong displeasure at something unjust and offensive insulting in righteous anger], and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is "the kingdom of God."
Mar 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive "the kingdom of God" as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Mar 4:1 And [Jesus] began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. v:2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them "In His Doctrine," [His Doctrine - His teachings pursuant to the instruction from the father in the Son concerning the things pertaining to the operation of, and the living in and the fulfillment of the divine plan and purpose of "the Kingdom of Heaven."]
Mar 4:26 And he said, So is "the Kingdom of God," as if a man should cast seed into the ground;............
Mar 4:30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken "the Kingdom of God?" or with what comparison shall we compare it? v:31 [It is] like a grain of mustard seed,...........
Matt 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; "The kingdom of heaven" is like unto leaven, ....................... Mat 13:34 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:
Mar 4:11 And he said unto them [all his disciples - selah], Unto you it is given to know the mystery [the hidden purpose and counsel not obvious to the understanding] of "the Kingdom of God:" but unto them that are without,...........
Mar 1:27 And they [those being astonished at the things Jesus was saying and doing in their midst] were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? "What New Doctrine [Is] This?" for with authority commandeth [Jesus] even the unclean spirits, and they do obey [Jesus].
You see, the thing is, sometimes new to you/we/us is only new to us because we've not know it before.
Jesus came saying, Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven has arrived [Matt 4:17] and for three and one-half years he preaches, teaches [Luke 4:43] and demonstrates the truths of the kingdom and turns to us and commands you and me to do the same [Matt 10:7-8].
Suffer [allow, permit, hold back nothing of my full counsel that I have come to freely give to them that shall receive] for of such little children is the "Kingdom of God."
The King, His Kingdom and His Royal Family.
Selah, and Amen
[Matt 6:33]
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