A crowd of kids, a stern word, and open arms.

October 04, 2026

THE ANSWER IS C

The disciples

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

THE QUESTION

One day, parents brought their little children to Jesus so He could bless them. But someone tried to send them away, and Jesus was indignant. Who tried to stop the children?

A) The Pharisees

B) Judas

C) The disciples ✓

D) The temple guards

A closer look

People were bringing little children to Jesus so He could place His hands on them, “but the disciples rebuked them” (Mark 10:13). Maybe they thought Jesus was too busy for kids.

Jesus didn’t see it that way. He was indignant, and He told them, “Let the little children come to me” (Mark 10:14). Then “he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them” (Mark 10:16).

No one had to earn a place in His arms. It’s a small picture of today’s promise: “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”

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