Matthew 19:13-15 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

The children, of the kingdom.

Here we have the kingdom of heaven, its children, and its King.

I. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN .

1 . This is a name for the invisible Church of God .

2 . This is also a name for the collective Christian Church .

II. THE CHILDREN OF THE KINGDOM .

1 . These are the disciples who are childlike .

2 . These are also little children proper .

III. THE KING OF SAINTS .

1 . Jesus is present to welcome the little ones .

2 . Present to rebuke those who would keep them from him .

3 . He is there to bless them .