What does the Bible say about children in the kingdom of God?

In Luke 18:15-17, Jesus emphasizes the connection between children and the kingdom of God, asserting that 'of such is the kingdom of God.' This reveals the importance of childlike faith—innocent, trusting, and humble. Just as children are brought to Christ for blessing and healing, believers are to approach Him with the same faith and trust. The parallel accounts in Matthew also reiterate this sentiment, showing Christ's tenderness and openness to the simple and needy, which embodies the character of the kingdom itself.