A Child Comes to Jesus

Jesus sits with an open scroll in His hands as a young child runs toward Him, welcomed by a smiling adult and watched by seated elders. The tiled floor and gathered listeners suggest a synagogue or teaching setting, where Scripture is being read and explained. The child’s open hands and eager movement place the focus on Christ’s welcome, not on social rank or age. In the Gospels, Jesus rebukes those who would keep children away and declares that the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. This artwork highlights both His authority as teacher and His tenderness toward the little ones who come to Him in trust.