When Jesus was traveling to teach and minister beyond Jordan, the people "brought young children to him" (Mark 10:13). After his disciples "rebuked those that brought [the children]," Jesus "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. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them" (v. 14-16).
Reproduced from the artist's original artwork of Oil on Canvas 32 x 48. Painted 2024.