Childhood of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ was consecrated as an infant

Luke 2:22 NASB95

And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

See also Lk 2:23–24

Indications of Jesus Christ’s future ministry were revealed

Through the words of Simeon

Luke 2:30–32 NASB95

For my eyes have seen Your salvation, Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples, A Light of revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”

See also Lk 2:25–29; Lk 2:34–35

Through the words of Anna

Luke 2:38 NASB95

At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

The visit of the Magi

Matthew 2:1–12 NASB95

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah; For out of you shall come forth a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ” Then Herod secretly called the magi and determined from them the exact time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship Him.” After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi left for their own country by another way.

The escape to Egypt

Matthew 2:13–15 NASB95

Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him.” So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt. He remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”

The return from Egypt

Matthew 2:19–20 NASB95

But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said, “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.”

See also Mt 2:15; Ho 11:1; Mt 2:21

Jesus Christ lives in Nazareth

Matthew 2:22–23 NASB95

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Then after being warned by God in a dream, he left for the regions of Galilee, and came and lived in a city called Nazareth. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: “He shall be called a Nazarene.”

See also Lk 2:39

Jesus Christ grows up

Luke 2:40 NASB95

The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

See also Lk 2:52

Jesus Christ visited the temple

He celebrates the Passover there

Luke 2:41–42 NASB95

Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast;

He stays behind in the temple

Lk 2:43–45; Lk 2:48–50

He displays his understanding of the Scriptures there

Luke 2:46–47 NASB95

Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

The obedience of Jesus Christ

Luke 2:51 NASB95

And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

Mary and Joseph remember the sayings and events of Jesus Christ’s childhood

Lk 2:19; Lk 2:33; Lk 2:51