Story 59 of 100 · Based on Luke 2:41-52
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Every year, Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. When Jesus was twelve years old, they went up to the feast as usual.
When the days of the feast were over, they started home. But the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, without his parents knowing it. They thought he was with the other travelers, and walked a whole day. Then they looked for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
Three days later they found him in the temple. He was sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.
—Son —his mother said to him—, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been searching for you in distress.
—Why were you searching for me? —Jesus answered—. Did you not know that I had to be in my Father's house?
They did not understand what he meant.
Jesus went down with them to Nazareth and obeyed them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
And Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and with people.
Let's talk: Jesus obeyed his parents. How can you obey yours with joy?
Jesus grew up like you: learning every day. Goodnight.