THE BOY JESUS GREW

 

Luke 2:41-52 / Keywords 2:49

THE BOY JESUS GREW

 

1. Jesus desires to learn (41-47)

Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to Jerusalem for the Passover. After the Feast,

his parents packed up and left. Jesus stayed behind in the temple discussing

many things with the teachers. He asked many questions and answered many too.

At age 12, he had a deep thirst for learning, especially about the word of God and

spiritual life. Jesus was growing in wisdom and stature with God’s grace.

 

2. Jesus learns obedience (48-52)

His parents realized Jesus was not with them, so they traveled back to

Jerusalem, searching for 3 days. They found him in the temple in the midst of a

discussion. They rebuked him, for they had suffered much anxiety. Jesus humbly

answered them. Jesus knew his identity as God’s Son. He knew he had to be in

his Father’s house. His desire and purpose was to be with his Father, learning

and growing. But it was time for Jesus to return to his home in Nazareth under his

parent’s care. Jesus had to grow and learn obedience (Heb 5:8).

 

Prayer Lord, I repent of my lack of a burning desire to know you. Help me to

study the Bible like Jesus. Grow me in wisdom and stature and in your

favor.

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