The Younger Days Of Jesus

Luke 2:41-50

Theme: Early Events in the Life of Jesus

Key verse: Luke 2:7

52 verses; 1,094 words

Grade: 6.0

PLACES of importance to the Young Lord Jesus.

I. The Importance Of His Passover. Vs.41-42

God’s reminder of deliverance. V.41

41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

God’s reminder of death. V.42

42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

II. The Importance Of His Paternity. Vs.43, 48-50

The identity of His parents. V.43

43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

The Inspiration of His Parent. Vs.48-50

The mother’s fallacy. V.48

48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

The Messiah’s faithfulness. V.49

49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

The misplaced faith. V.50

50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

III. The Importance Of His People. Vs.44-47

They were trusting. V.44

44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

They were troubled. V.45

45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

He was triumphant. Vs.46-47

46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Conclusion:

Are you one of His people?