Grace Church

PROBLEM = PARENTS WANT TO BRING THEIR INFANTS.    Components of the Hebrew Blessing: Meaningful touch A spoken word of blessing Attaching high value of worth Picturing a special future of service in God’s kingdom An active commitment of fathers/leaders RESPONSE 1: DISCIPLES REBUKE THE PARENTS... RESPONSE 2:  JESUS REBUKES HIS DISCIPLES... RESOLUTION:  JESUS BLESSES THE INFANTS...  Next Steps:  Discipleship Failure  Discipleship Question:  How does this picture of Jesus compel me to live differently?