Thinking Thursday

[Luk 2:39 KJV]
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

the couple had traveled to Bethlehem for a census, had a baby in a stable, fled from a rampage of a jealous king, went to Egypt and returned to their home village when they heard it was safe again.  Being the parents of God's only begotten isn't easy.

[Luk 2:40 KJV]
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Jesus wasn't like the other children...he was special.

[Luk 2:41 KJV]
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

One of 3 required feasts that men had to go to the temple for in Jerusalem.

[Luk 2:42 KJV]
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

The family would have traveled with others.

[Luk 2:43 KJV]
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].

Time to head back to Nazareth but mom and dad are going to get a lesson.

[Luk 2:44 KJV]
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 realize He is not there.

[Luk 2:45 KJV]
And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

So back to Jerusalem they go.

[Luk 2:46 KJV]
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.

He was where learning is taking place.

[Luk 2:47 KJV]
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

For 12 years old, he was quite mature in his thinking.

[Luk 2:48 KJV]
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.

Quite a subdued motherly correction considering the circumstances.

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

He reminds them of who he truly is.

[Luk 2:50 KJV]
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

They knew he was God's son but not what that meant practically while he was still a child.