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  EXPOSITORY THOUGHTS ON MARK - MARK 10:13-16
  by J.C. Ryle
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The scene brought before us in these four verses is deeply interesting.
We see young children brought to Christ, "that He should touch them,"
and the disciples rebuking those that brought them. We are told that
when Jesus saw this He was "much displeased," and rebuked His disciples
in words of a very remarkable tenor. And finally we are told, that "He
took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them."

Let us learn, for one thing, from this passage, how much attention the
souls of children should receive from the Church of Christ. The Great
Head of the Church found time to take special notice of children.
Although His time on earth was precious, and grown-up men and women were
perishing on every side for lack of knowledge, He did not think little
boys and girls of small importance. He had room in His mighty heart even
for them. He declared by His outward gesture and deed, His good will
toward them. And not least, He has left on record words concerning them,
which His Church should never forget, "Of such is the kingdom of God."

We must never allow ourselves to suppose that little children\

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/jc-ryle/expository-thoughts-on-mark-mark-1013-16/
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