YOUtl Responsive Reading SUNGaY — “Christ’s Concern for Children” Matthew 18: 1-6, 10; Mark 9:37; 10: 13-16 Minister: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Congregation: And for Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the of them. midst Minister: And said, Verily | say unto you, Except ye be converted: and becom e as little. §) children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven Congregation: Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the Same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. | Minister: And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name recieve th me. Congregation: But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a milestone were hanged about his neck, and that _ he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Minister: Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for | say unto you, That | In heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. Congregation: Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, recieveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, recieveth not me, but him that sent me. 1) Minister: And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. | Congregation: 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. Minister: Verily | say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. (AL Together) And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.