254: Let the Children Come: What Jesus Really Meant
Why was Jesus angry with his disciples? In this deeply moving episode, Rohan Bell and Amanda Bartley explore Jesus’ unexpected reaction when children were turned away. Discover how this beloved story reveals the radical nature of the Kingdom—and how we’re all called to approach God like little children.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ 🍼 Why Jesus welcomed babies—and why that matters
✅ 😠 One of the few times Jesus gets angry—and who it’s directed at
✅ 👑 The difference between formal reverence and relational access to the King
✅ 🙌 What it really means to receive the Kingdom like a child
✅ 💬 How Jesus challenges social status and religious pride
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Jesus blesses the children: cultural and scriptural background
02:45 – What kind of “children” were brought to Jesus?
04:55 – Why blessings in Jewish culture carried prophetic weight
07:30 – Children in the first-century world: seen but not heard
10:06 – What it means to enter the Kingdom like a child
13:00 – Worship, humility, and a curtsy before the King
15:00 – Jesus’ anger, James' rebuke, and confronting favouritism in church
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
How often do we judge spiritual worth based on social status or strength? Are we willing to come to Jesus like children—needy, humble, and full of trust?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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