2:41-42 Faithful worship. Just as we have consistently seen from Joseph and Mary, Jesus, too, is faithful to the Lord.

2:43-45 Where’s Jesus? After celebrating the Passover, Jesus’ parents head back to Nazareth. Yet, on the way, they discover that Jesus isn’t with them. Where had He gone?

2:46-47 Here He is! After an extensive search, Jesus is located in the temple. He’s not there simply to listen, but is actually the one asking the questions and giving wise responses!

2:48-51 Did you not know? When asked why He had stayed behind, Christ’s response is to say that He had to be in His Father’s house – which means that Jesus is the Son of God!

2:52 Favored. Just as we’ve seen before (2:40), and had parallel examples of in the Old Testament, Jesus grew. He is fully God, yet He is also – amazingly – fully human!

The Point: Jesus is God in the flesh; He is the Son of God.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, how jaw-droppingly amazed we are to read that Your Son is our Savior! As many questions as we have, in all of our lack of understanding, work in our hearts and minds to believe what is true: that Jesus is God with us.

Application: Believe that Jesus is God – and respond with joy and worship. Be willing to trust the Lord to help your own doubts and questions as you wait on Him. Keep looking to Jesus in faith – and keep enjoying the adventure of knowing Him more each day.

Here is how I will apply these truths: ___________________

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