Mark 9:36-37He put a child in the middle of the room. Then, cradling the little one in his arms, he said, "Whoever embraces one of these children as I do embraces me, and far more than me—God who sent me." .......or:
36 Then he put a little child among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, 37 “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf[a] welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.”
2007-10-16 01:45:18 · 11 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God, only if Jesus knew this is how they would write his teachings. I am pretty sure Jesus didn't say this. This is a well thought out sentence. A saint can never speak like this. This is a creation of human mind. True teachings of Jesus are lost.
2007-10-16 01:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think our lord was once again showing how much he cared for the children of man. Each and everyone of them were important. In a time when children could be sold as slaves, in many cases were more of a burden to the parents than a joy. In a time where many children did not make it to 4 years old, Jesus was once again reinforcing just how much he cared for these, the least in society. As he said, if you welcomed a child you welcomed him and the father. Remember in the Original testament, the nation of Israel was commanded to pay special attention to the needs of both widows and orphans.
2007-10-16 02:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's simple..people have to have the Faith of a child to accept Jesus and all of His teachings as He taught in both Old and New Testaments. The child He was holding demonstrated Trust. Craddling shows an act of Protection and Love.Those who have Faith like a child are accepted into the family of Christians and are Protected by Christ. Children are generally Not hard hearted and are open to finding out about God.
2007-10-16 01:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus in this passage is telling the apostles that whoever embraces a stranger, (child) as I embrace this child then embraces me, (believes in me and my message, as well as God the father that sent me).
So in a nutshell it is a lesson in charity, humility, trust, and love.
That whoever would show there love to a stranger, or child, would show this same love toward jesus. as well as god the father that sent him.
Pretty simple and pretty straight forward.
2007-10-16 01:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus spoke these words to his disciples when they reached Capernaum. On the road to Capernaum, the disciples had been arguing over who, among them, was the greatest.
He used this verse as an illustration what it means to be a true servant of God.
Mark 9:33 -37
They came to Capernaum. When He was in the house, He asked them, "what were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.
Sitting down, Jesus called the Tweleve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."
He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in His arms, he said to them, "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name, welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me does not welcome Me, but the One who sent Me."
What this is saying, in context, is that anytime, we, as followers of Christ, welcome someone in His name, we are honoring God.
2007-10-16 02:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What he is saying is the "The Greatest commandment is love". Love doesnt see the evil in people. Love is not erogant. You do not hate and you see only love in a human bein and you love and embrace the child the way Jesus brough you and covered you with his blood. You do the same with everyone.
2007-10-16 01:54:02 · answer #6 · answered by A little Southern Comfort 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Jesus is saying, whoever adopts the child will adopt Christianity, faith etc, will be welcommed into Heaven by God etc. I think sorry if its wrong!
2007-10-16 01:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what it says, embrace these children as I do, meaning love, cherish, protect, Be how God intended you to be.
2007-10-16 01:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by marberrysroom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i tried my best to understand or to write some thing
but here i might need your help
2007-10-16 02:39:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a sinner and you are going to hell!
2007-10-16 01:56:31 · answer #10 · answered by I'm an Atheist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋