The Growing Up Years
Text: Luke 2
21 April 2013
THE GROWING-UP YEARS
1. Growing up in Nazareth, Galilee Luke 2:39
2. Growth of Jesus noted
a) Strong in Spirit
b) Filled with wisdom
c) The grace of God was upon Him Luke 2:40
JESUS AT TWELVE YEARS OF AGE
1. Celebrating Passover at Jerusalem every year Luke 2:41
2. At Jerusalem “according to the custom of the feast” Luke 2:42
3. Parents found that Jesus was missing Luke 2:43-44
a) Search for Jesus among relatives
b) Search continued among friends
4. Return to Jerusalem to look for Jesus
a) He was found in the temple Luke 2:45
b) He was listening and asking questions of the teachers Luke 2:46
5. Astonishment of all who heard Jesus
a) Astonished at His understanding
b) Astonished at His answers Luke 2 :47
6. Remonstration of Joseph and Mary
a) Why have You done this?
b) Anxiety over Jesus’ disappearance Luke 2:48
7. Jesus’ reply
a) Why did you seek Me?
b) Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business? Luke 2:49
8. Another observation about the growth of Jesus
a) Increased in wisdom and stature
b) In favour with God and men Luke 2:52