1. When
Jesus is twelve years old, He goes with His parents to Jerusalem for the feast
of the Passover.
2. After the
feast of the Passover, Joseph and Mary unknowingly set out for Nazareth without
Jesus.
3. At the
end of the first day's journey they discover Jesus is missing.
4. His
parents return immediately looking for Him.
5. This loss
causes grief and anxiety beyond our understanding to the hearts of Mary and
Joseph.
6. On the
third day they find Jesus in the Temple among the Doctors who were astonished
at His wisdom.
7. Mary:
"Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been searching
for you in sorrow."
8. Jesus: "Why
did you search for me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father's
business?"
9. Jesus
goes down with them to Nazareth, and is subject to them.
10. Mary keeps all
these things in her heart.
Spiritual Fruit: Obedience