Luke 2:41-52

The boy Jesus in the temple

About the next group of questions

Jesus grew up in Nazareth town with Joseph and Mary. From the start, they knew that he was somebody special. But they obeyed the Jewish law and so they went to Jerusalem every year. Jesus first went when he was 12. He did something that surprised everybody. Even when Mary and Joseph did not seem to understand, Jesus continued to obey them.

Pray

Ask God to help you to understand how Jesus behaved as a boy.

Read: Luke 2:41-52

2:41 Why did Mary and Joseph go up to Jerusalem each year?

2:42 How old was Jesus when he first went to Jerusalem?

2:43 What did Jesus do when the Feast was over?

2:44 Where did Mary and Joseph think that Jesus was?

2:45 They found that Jesus was not with the group. What did they do then?

2:46 How long did it take them to find Jesus? Where was Jesus? What was Jesus doing in the Temple?

2:47 What did people think about Jesus’ questions?

2:48 What did Mary say to Jesus?

2:49 How did Jesus describe the Temple?

2:51 Jesus’ human parents did not really understand who he was. But how did Jesus behave afterwards towards them?

2:52 In what ways did Jesus grow?

Final remarks

Jesus loved Mary and Joseph and he obeyed them. Everyone admired him. We have just read about one time when he surprised Mary and Joseph. It was difficult for them to understand that Jesus was God’s son.

Pray

Lord, help me to be like Jesus. Help me to love people and to obey you. I want to serve God too. Amen