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THE BOY JESUS AT THE TEMPLE
About His Father’s Business
The Bible tells us very little about Jesus’ boyhood. Do you think He was kind and obedient to His parents? Or did He complain when He had to work hard?
Jesus’ mother Mary never forgot what the angel Gabriel had told her. She knew that a knowledge of God’s Word would make Jesus strong and wise. So she told Him the history of God’s people. Jesus learned of Adam and Eve, Noah’s ark, and the faithfulness of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He was taught about Moses, to whom God gave the Ten Commandments. He heard the stories of heroes such as Gideon, Joshua, David, Daniel, and Elijah. Jesus loved these stories, just as children still do today.
One spring day, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus went to Jerusalem to attend the yearly Passover feast. Jesus was now twelve years old. At that age, a Jewish boy was thought to be a young man.
When they arrived at the temple court, Jesus saw merchants selling sheep and doves for the sacrifices, at very high prices. Money changers were arguing. Rich people were noisily dropping money into the offering box, making sure they were noticed. Poor people had to wait to be served just because they were poor. It seemed all this “worship” was only an empty habit. People did not seem to be sorry for their sins.
When Jesus found some teachers in the temple, His heart was filled with joy. Now He could discuss the Holy Scripture with these wise men.
After seven days, the feast ended. Mary and Joseph headed homeward again. At first they thought Jesus was somewhere in the crowd. But after looking for Him and not finding Him, they returned to Jerusalem. After three days they found Him in the temple among the teachers, both asking and answering questions. Mary asked Jesus, “Why have you caused us all this worry?”
Jesus answered, “Don’t you know that I must be about my Father’s business?” These are His first words recorded in the Bible.
Jesus went home with His parents, and was obedient to them.
Luke 2:39-52
Caption: The boy Jesus discusses Scriptures with the teachers at the temple.
Parents: In [Christ] are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:3)
Children: 1. Why did Jesus and His parents go to Jerusalem?
2. Where was Jesus when His parents found Him?
3. What are Jesus’ first words recorded in the Bible?
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(-Stories by Ura Millar)
