Unspoken Sermons · Character

The Child

Symbolic figure representing humility and the kingdom of heaven.

minor

Also known as Child

First appearance: The Child in the Midst

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Symbol of the humble, trusting attitude required to enter the kingdom of heaven.

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The Child first appears in 0004 the child in the midst.

With God the Father (family): God as a nurturing parent to the innocent, trusting child. With Jesus Christ (family): Jesus embraces the child as a symbol of the kingdom, with tender affection. With St. Paul (psychological): Paul uses the child as a metaphor for spiritual simplicity and new birth.

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Psychological
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Character groups

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Aftermath
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God the Father
family · positive
God as a nurturing parent to the innocent, trusting child. How this plays out →
Jesus Christ
family · positive
St. Paul
psychological · positive
The Brother Christ
family · positive
God the Father
family · positive
God as a nurturing parent to the innocent, trusting child. How this plays out →
God the Father
family · positive
God as a nurturing parent to the innocent, trusting child. How this plays out →
Jesus Christ
family · positive
Jesus Christ
family · positive
St. Paul
psychological · positive
St. Paul
psychological · positive

God the Father
God as a nurturing parent to the innocent, trusting child.
Jesus Christ
Jesus embraces the child as a symbol of the kingdom, with tender affection.
St. Paul
Paul uses the child as a metaphor for spiritual simplicity and new birth.
The Brother Christ
The Brother Christ embodies the childlike spirit of divine kinship.
God the Father
God as a nurturing parent to the innocent, trusting child.
God the Father
God as a nurturing parent to the innocent, trusting child.
Jesus Christ
Jesus embraces the child as a symbol of the kingdom, with tender affection.
Jesus Christ
Jesus embraces the child as a symbol of the kingdom, with tender affection.
St. Paul
Paul uses the child as a metaphor for spiritual simplicity and new birth.
St. Paul
Paul uses the child as a metaphor for spiritual simplicity and new birth.

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The Child appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Unspoken Sermons
Symbol of the humble, trusting attitude required to enter the kingdom of heaven.
The Child in the Midst
The child in Jesus' arms represents humanity's divine heart; receiving the child is receiving God.
The Higher Faith
Symbolizes the aspiring, trusting believer who draws near with a heart full of hope and imagination, contrasted with the dull disciple who forbids such faith.
It Shall Not Be Forgiven
Mentioned as an example of a child who feared she had committed the sin against the Holy Ghost over a trivial matter, illustrating the tenderness of Jesus toward little ones.
The New Name
Implied in the discussion of God's creative process beginning with the child and working toward the realized idea.
Love Thine Enemy
Referenced as the child of the Father in heaven, who can love enemies.
Second Series
Symbolizes the ideal state of humility and trust required to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Man’s Difficulty Concerning Prayer
Used as a metaphor for the believer who comes to God with a simple, loving request for another, like a child asking a parent to help a sibling.
The Last Farthing
Symbol of the humble, penitent state required to receive sonship and learn to cry 'Father.'
Abba, Father!
Symbolizes the believer's initial state of crying 'Father' and beginning the journey toward perfected sonship.
Life
Every child will look in the eyes of the Father and be received with infinite embrace.
The Creation in Christ
Referenced as the child of God who must become a son or daughter through willing obedience.
Light
Used metaphorically to describe believers as children of God who need to be made fit to receive good things.

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