This is the only scriptural record of Jesus' childhood. But there is much that we can learn from it.
At twelve years old, Jesus' wisdom astounded the men who had spent a lifetime studying the scriptures (v. 47). Jesus didn't have access to a copy of the scriptures. He had to depend on His visits to the synagogue and the direct revelation knowledge from His Father [in heaven].
He was also asking these scholars questions (v. 46). This is amazing when we realize that in Him are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge! (Colossians 2:3) Although He was God, He lived in a physical human body that needed to be educated.
He also had a clear understanding at this young age of who His real Father was and exactly why He had come into the world (v. 49). We can only guess at how this must have influenced His childhood.
We see that Jesus knew His call and purpose even in His early childhood. There is no record of miracles or ministry on His part until after His baptism by John at age thirty.
Preparing a body for God Almighty to manifest Himself through was no small task. Praise God for His great love that caused Him to sacrifice everything for us.
Preparing a body for God Almighty to manifest Himself through was no small task. Praise God for His great love that caused Him to sacrifice everything for us.
