The Extra 10

Jesus Loves the Little Children. Do We?

Sep 9, 2025
Jason and Ben dive into the importance of nurturing the next generation. They discuss how Jesus embraced children and advocate for seeing them as full image-bearers of God. The conversation highlights practical tips for parents, emphasizing emotional presence and active engagement. Non-parents are encouraged to support kids too, through advocacy and prayer. With insights on effective Bible studies and community involvement, the discussion underscores the vital role of faith in shaping future generations.
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INSIGHT

Children Are Fully Human

  • Children are full human beings and image-bearers of God, not valued by productivity metrics.
  • Valuing humans by worth rather than output reframes how we treat and prioritize kids.
ANECDOTE

Minivan Dent vs. Jesus' Priorities

  • Jason shared the genesis of the church series about what Jesus cared about, including children.
  • He contrasted caring about a dent in his minivan with caring for children as Jesus did.
INSIGHT

Value Beyond Productivity

  • Society often values people by productivity, disadvantaging groups like children who consume more than produce.
  • Re-centering value on shared image-bearing status corrects cultural worth distortions.
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