The Boy Jesus at the Temple

kjv@Luke:2:41 @ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

kjv@Luke:2:42 @ And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

kjv@Luke:2:43 @ 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.

kjv@Luke:2:44 @ But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

kjv@Luke:2:45 @ And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

kjv@Luke:2:46 @ 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.

kjv@Luke:2:47 @ And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

kjv@Luke:2:48 @ 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.

kjv@Luke:2:49 @ And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

kjv@Luke:2:50 @ And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

kjv@Luke:2:51 @ And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

kjv@Luke:2:52 @ And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

What might Jesus believe about the Father?

What might Jesus believe about Himself?

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