San Diego First United Methodist Church’s Daily Devotion for Monday, 30 June 2014 – Sunday, 6 July 2014 by Reverend Jessica Strysko Text to read: Mark 10:13-16

San Diego First United Methodist Church’s Daily Devotion for Monday, 30 June 2014 – Sunday, 6 July 2014
by Reverend Jessica Strysko
Text to read: Mark 10:13-16
Mark 10: 13 They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Don’t forbid them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these. 15 Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.” 16 He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
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John Wesley’s Notes-Commentary:
Mark 10:13-16
Verse 13
[13] And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
Matthew 19:13.
Verse 14
[14] But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Jesus seeing it was much displeased — At their blaming those who were not blame worthy: and endeavouring to hinder the children from receiving a blessing.
Of such is the kingdom of God — The members of the kingdom which I am come to set up in the world are such as these, as well as grown persons, of a child-like temper.
Verse 15
[15] Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child — As totally disclaiming all worthiness and fitness, as if he were but a week old.
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Monday, June 30, 2014
Read the text and reflect on a time when you felt left out.
What was that experience like for you? How did you respond to it?
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Read the text and reflect on a time when you felt included and welcomed.
What was that experience like for you?
How did you respond to it?
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God?
How can we do so like a little child?
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Reflect: When have you seen the kingdom of God in a child?
Pray: Thank God for that child, and ask for God’s help in receiving the kingdom of God like her/him.
Friday, July 4, 2014
When have you felt blessed?
How have you been a blessing to others?
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Read the text and pray for the children who will come to Vacation Bible School this summer (July 14-18).
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Pray for those who feel and are left out.
Pray also for the children of all ages who teach us to see God in our midst.
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2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
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