1996
Jesus Christ Blesses the Children
June 1996


“Jesus Christ Blesses the Children,” Friend, June 1996, 16

Jesus Christ Blesses the Children

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Nephites bring their little children to Jesus

Jesus Christ told the Nephites to bring their little children to him. The children sat on the ground around Jesus. 3 Ne. 17:11–12

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They knelt and he prayed

The Savior told the people to kneel down upon the ground. Then he knelt and prayed to Heavenly Father. 3 Ne. 17:13–15

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The Nephites were filled with joy

The Savior’s prayer was so great and marvelous that it could not be written. Upon hearing it, the Nephites were filled with joy. 3 Ne. 17:16–17

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Jesus pleased with the faith of the Nephites

After his prayer, Jesus told the Nephites, “Blessed are ye because of your faith. And now behold, my joy is full.” 3 Ne. 17:18–20

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He felt much love

He felt so much love and happiness that he wept. 3 Ne. 17:21

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He blessed each child

Then he took the little children, one by one, and blessed them. He prayed to Heavenly Father for them and wept again. 3 Ne. 17:22

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Behold your little ones

He said to the Nephites, “Behold your little ones.” 3 Ne. 17:23

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Angels encircled the children

As the people watched, angels came down from heaven and encircled the children. The children and the angels were surrounded by fire. 3 Ne. 17:24

Illustrated by Jerry Thompson