Jesus Was From Nazareth
Can anything good come out of Nazareth? John 1:46. The first thirty years of the life of Christ were passed in the obscure village of Nazareth. The inhabitants of this village were proverbial for their wickedness, hence the inquiry of Nathanael, “Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” The evangelists say but very […]
Scripture Was Jesus’ Guide
And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. Luke 2:47. They [the rabbis] knew that He was far in advance of them in spiritual understanding and that He lived a blameless life, yet they were angry with Him because He would not violate His conscience by obeying their dictates. Failing to […]
Living the Truth
The grace of God was upon Him. Luke 2:40. Even in His childhood Jesus saw that the people did not live in the way that the Bible pointed out as the way for them to live. He studied the Bible and followed the simple habits and ways that the Word of God directs; and when […]
A Model for the Young
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom. Luke 2:40. The Jewish people had wrong ideas about the Messiah and His work…. They were looking for the glory that will be seen when Christ comes the second time, and did not study the Bible so that they could know that He […]
An Example of Love
My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it. Luke 8:21. Jesus loved children and ever influenced them for good. He cared for the poor and needy even in His childhood. In every gentle, tender, and submissive way He sought to please those with whom He came in […]
The Father’s Business
Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business? Luke 2:49. The parents of Jesus yearly visited Jerusalem, in accordance with the Jewish law. Their son Jesus, then twelve years old, accompanied them. In returning to their home, after they had gone a day’s journey, their anxiety […]
